Original Rare U.S. Civil War Whitneyville Armory Contract Springfield M1861 Rifled Musket - Dated 1864 Original Machine Guns The TI was initially fitted

The TI was initially fitted with a combined mechanical/magnetic exploder

This example was almost certainly purchased by a naval officer during the Pre WWII or Early War period

showing the expected wear

and there is a very nice replica 1907 pattern sling fitted to them

Year of Manufacture: 1802

Original Rare U.S. Civil War Whitneyville Armory Contract Springfield M1861 Rifled Musket - Dated 1864 Original Machine Guns The TI was initially fittedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very scarce 1861 Whitneyville Contract . 58 Caliber Springfield Model 1861 Rifled Musket. This is one of 8,000 made by Eli Whitneys manufactory, Whitneyville, in 1864. A good condition classic Civil War firearm, as used by both the Union and Confederacy during the American Civil War. This arm is likely just as functional today, as it was over 150 years ago in the hands of a Civil War soldier! After the war