(A) NEW JERSEY TRENTON MODEL 1861 PERCUSSION RIFLE MUSKET

(A) NEW JERSEY TRENTON MODEL 1861 PERCUSSION RIFLE MUSKET Approximately 11,495 were produced by A.M. Burton and J.T. Hodge at the Locomotive and Machine Co. in Trenton, New Jersey circa 1863-64 for use in the Civil War. This example ended up with New Jersey troops/militia, as is marked "N.J." on the barrel. Barrel, lock, and mounts have been period nickel plated, likely for GAR display or parade use. Standard bayonet lug front sight and 3-position rear. Lock is marked "U.S. / TRENTION" with a federal eagle and "1863" date. Walnut stock with illegible cartouche and standard mounts. Includes a nickel plated socket bayonet. CONDITION: Fine. Rifle retains the vast majority of its nickel plating with flaking and some oxidation spotting. Stocks are solid with abrasion and impressions. Dark, oxidized bore. Fine mechanics.Name Value Accessories Bayonet Barrel Length 40" Caliber/Bore .58 Rifled FFL Status Antique Manufacturer Trenton Model 1861 Serial Number NSN, Name, Value, Accessories, Bayonet, Barrel Length, 40", Caliber/Bore, .58 Rifled, FFL Status, Antique, Manufacturer, Trenton, Model, 1861, Serial Number, NSN

Estimate:£298.43

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