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 37 = October 1937)

37 = October 1937)

while also continuing to serve with the Army Reserve

These busbies were symbolic of the two regiments’ elite status but they were not very practical as they frequently fell off during combat

is still an invaluable work of art

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 37 = October 1937)Original 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.