S#: NSN | Mfg. Date: 1863 | 40" Barrel | .58 Caliber Bore is Rifled, but very worn .584" (14.9 mm) | U.S. Civil War percussion rifle-musket manufactured by Providence Tool Co. of Providence, Rhode Island. Lockplate is marked with the Federal eagle over “U.S. / PROVIDENCE TOOL CO. / PROVIDENCE, R.I.” and dated 1863 at the rear. Barrel breech is likewise dated 1863 and bears the standard “V / P / eagle-head” U.S. proof and inspection markings. Of particular interest is the prominent “N.J.” barrel marking denoting New Jersey state ownership, along with an “A 10” New Jersey militia rack/issue marking on top of the barrel. Walnut stock retains a faint oval “ESA” inspector cartouche of Erskine S. Allin on the left stock flat opposite the lockplate. Full-length military configuration features three barrel bands, folding rear sight, fixed front sight/bayonet lug, sling swivels, tulip-head ramrod, and “US”-marked iron buttplate. A desirable Civil War-era U.S. contract rifle-musket with documented New Jersey state ownership markings and identifiable federal inspector cartouche |||| CONDITION: Very Good. Bright metal with scattered patina. All markings are crisp and visible. Stock is very good and solid. Includes tulip-head ramrod. Presents very well. Mechanically functions at both full and half cock. Bore is Good, with visible rifling ||||| CLASS: ANTIQUE