MASSACHUSETTS MODEL 1864 CONTRACT MUSKET
19th Century
.58 cal. Made under contract for the state of Massachusetts by S. Norris & W.T. Clements, Springfield, Massachusetts. Maker's mark on lock plate and also marked with a spread-wing eagle over "U.S.". Barrel marked with an eagle's head and the V.P. eagle proof, and stamped "1864". Marked "I.C." on the barrel and stock. Retains original bayonet and sheath.
Length of barrel 39”. Total length 56".

Rust and wear

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