Original U.S. Civil War Springfield Model 1861 Contract Rifle Musket by Trenton Locomotive & Machine Co. with N.J. Surcharge and Excellent Bore, Dated 1863 WWII but no catastrophic damage

but no catastrophic damage

37 = October 1937)

however the hilt is loose on the tang

Original Item: Made prior to WWII

We were not able to see any maker markings

Original U.S. Civil War Springfield Model 1861 Contract Rifle Musket by Trenton Locomotive & Machine Co. with N.J. Surcharge and Excellent Bore, Dated 1863 WWII but no catastrophic damageOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an original U. S. Civil War Springfield Model 1861 contract rifle musket manufactured by Trenton Locomotive and Machine Company of Trenton, New Jersey, with an 1863 dated lock and barrel. It remains in its original muzzle loading percussion configuration and retains its three U marked barrel bands, U. S. marked buttplate, correct tulip head ramrod, excellent three groove rifling, N. J. surcharge, and clear U.