S#: NSN | Mfg. Date: 1863 | 40" Rifled Barrel | The Bore measures .595" (15.4 mm) with rifling | U.S. Model 1861 .58 caliber percussion rifle-musket manufactured under Civil War contract by Parker’s Snow & Co. of Meriden, Connecticut. Lockplate is crisply marked “PARKERS’ SNOW & CO. / MERIDEN CONN.” beneath the Federal eagle and “U.S.” and dated “1863” behind the hammer. Breech displays the standard U.S. “V / P” proof markings with eagle-head inspection mark. Full-length military configuration features three barrel bands, folding leaf rear sight, fixed front sight/bayonet lug, sling swivels, U.S.-marked iron buttplate, and tulip-head ramrod. Walnut stock bears a large hand-carved “EC” marking on the left side opposite the lock. Parker’s Snow & Co. was one of the private contractors that supplied Model 1861 rifle-muskets to the U.S. government during the American Civil War |||| CONDITION: Good. Bright metal with scattered dark spotted patina. Lockplate markings are legible, while barrel markings are faint but visible. Stock is good and solid with handling marks and other markings. Includes ramrod. Mechanically functions at full cock. Bore is Decent, with evidence of rifling ||||| CLASS: ANTIQUE