A CIVIL WAR PARKERS SNOW & CO. CONTRACT RIFLE MUSKET, Meriden, Connecticut, 1864. 40 in., .58 caliber rifled barrel with two leaf folding rear sight, the left side of the breech with 'V', 'P' and eagle's head proof marks, the top of the breech marked '1864', flat lock plate marked on the rounded tail '1864' and below the bolster with a spread wing eagle over 'US' and 'PARKERS' SNOW & CO./MERIDEN, CONN.'; walnut stock with cartouche on the left side (possibly 'ZB' for Zadock Butt); steel furniture, butt plate marked 'US'; steel rammer, sling swivels. Overall lg. 56 in. Condition: Metal has been cleaned bright and shows areas of minor pitting; stock has minor dings and dents, action functions properly. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing