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1853 3-Band
Enfield Musket, .58 Caliber
The 1853 3-Band Enfield Musket saw service
by both the Northern and Southern troops
during the Civil War. This replica has all
the features of the original including the
one-piece, oil-finished American walnut
stock, original-style barrel bands and blued
barrel. The Enfield is accented with brass
butt plate, trigger guard and nose cap as per
the original. The "V" style
mainspring in the percussion lock and
military-style sights complement this fine
musket.
1858 2-Band
Enfield Musket, .58 Caliber
The 2-Band Enfield Musket saw extensive
service during the Civil War. This version is
a well-balanced piece with an oil-finished
American walnut stock as per the original.
Featuring a case-hardened percussion lock,
blued barrel bands and the correct style
screws, this model is an excellent replica of
the originals. The trigger guard, butt plate
and nose cap are finished in brightly
polished brass.
U.S .Model 1855
2nd Model Percussion Rifle, .58
Caliber
Features include a steel nose cap with a
2-leaf military-style sight, patchbox and
steel butt plate. The lock plate is dated
"1859" and stamped "US
Springfield" and features a
non-functioning Maynard Tape Primer system.
The lid is stamped with the American Eagle
and will open and close. The one-piece stock
is American walnut with a hand-oiled
finish.
1861 Springfield
Musket, .58 Caliber
The Model 1861 Springfield rifled musket
was the principle firearm of the Civil War.
At the end of 1863, most Federal infantrymen
were armed with either this musket or the
Enfield. This piece features a one-piece
forged barrel; military style sights; steel
butt plate, trigger guard and barrel bands;
and a swelled ramrod like the original
muskets. The lock is marked "1861
Springfield" with an eagle, and it
features a one-piece American walnut,
oil-finished stock.
1862 C.S.
Richmond Musket, .58 Caliber
The Richmond Armory located in Richmond,
Virginia, manufactured the C.S. Richmond
Musket from 1861 to 1865. This musket was
produced in larger numbers than all other
Confederate long arms manufactured during the
Civil War. The Richmond features a one-piece
forged barrel with military-style sights,
steel trigger guard and barrel bands, and
brass butt plate and nose cap. The lock is
marked "1862" to the left of the
hammer and "C.S. RICHMOND, VA" to
the right of the hammer. The barrel has the
VP and the eagle head stamping to the left of
the breech. The Richmond also features a
one-piece American walnut stock with hand
oil-finish. The C.S. Richmond is noted for
its accuracy.
1842 Model U.S.
Percussion Muskets
Both the Harpers Ferry and Springfield
armories produced the Model 1842 U.S.
Percussion Musket in great numbers from 1844
to 1855. This reproduction is true to the
original measurements with a 42" barrel
and a total length of 57-3/4 inches. The
Model 1842 was notable in several aspects,
mainly that it was the .69 caliber musket.
Additionally, it was the first weapon made at
both the Harpers Ferry and Springfield
armories with completely interchangeable
parts. Harpers Ferry produced 103,000 while
Springfield produced 172,000 for a total
production surpassing a quarter of a million
arms.
Army/Navy
Revolvers
The 1860 Army because of its lighter
weight, improved balance, and superior
ballistics was adopted by the U.S. Ordinance
and became very popular with mounted troops.
This .44 caliber, 8" round barrel
percussion revolver was to be the issue side
arm for the U.S. Army for many years.
Produced from 1851-1872, the '51 Navy is
the most famous of the cap and ball era for
good reason: perfectly balanced, precise aim,
and dependable. This gun symbolizes the days
of the stagecoach, the Pony Express and the
Civil War.
Remington
Collection
The Colt 1836 patent was due to expire in
1849, but Colt was able to extend it until
25th Feburary 1857 by demonstrating that they
had not used it to its full capacity. The
extension gave them the chance to force out
the competition. When the patent expired,
Remington brought out a solid frame design,
which was both elegant and reliable. The
reliability of the Remington and its accuracy
made it so famous that when the Government
offered the "Yankee" officers to
take over as an outfit at the end of the War
of Succession, the prevailing choice was for
the Remington.
LeMat Cavalry
Revolver
This nine-shot .44 caliber revolver with a
20 gauge single shot barrel was considered
the most awesome hand-held firing weapon ever
produced and was a favorite among Confederate
cavalry troops. The Le Mat features polished
blue finish, case-hardened hammer and
trigger, checkered oil-finished walnut grips,
lanyard ring, and trigger guard with
spur.
1848
Dragoons
In 1833 the U.S. Army's Mounted Rifles
(U.S.M.R.) 1st Cavalry became commonly known
as the "Dragoons," the first of
many "Dragoon" units established in
the United States. Developed in 1848, the
Colt Dragoon was initially issued in pairs
for "Dragoon" service. The three
models of Dragoon Revolvers went on to see
considerable civilian service during the
1850s and '60s, and were used during the
Civil War.
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