New find

[Story]

Is that suggestive of carry march wear?

Shoulder, arms
Right shoulder, shift
add more for flavor​

Notion: unmolested early-war weapon with carry-wear, indicative of issue to a unit stationary and guarding someplace like the forts around DC?

 

[scooter748driver]

Very nice! Congratulations

 

[JackADriscoll]

Shoulder, arms
Right shoulder, shift
add more for flavor​

Notion: unmolested early-war weapon with carry-wear, indicative of issue to a unit stationary and guarding someplace like the forts around DC?

I love it. This is a dumb question and I can not believe i don't know but did they carry them lock facing out or in?

I found it in Arizona. Maybe It went west and just didn't see much action

 

[rob63]

That is a great find and a smoking deal at that price! Truly a great piece to start your collection with.

 

[Jeff in Ohio]

I love it. This is a dumb question and I can not believe i don't know but did they carry them lock facing out or in?

I found it in Arizona. Maybe It went west and just didn't see much action

Carry one of these 10 pound muskets around some day yourself, and you'll wonder if there is a comfortable way to hold them for long periods of time.

 

[Story]

I love it. This is a dumb question and I can not believe i don't know but did they carry them lock facing out or in?

I found it in Arizona. Maybe It went west and just didn't see much action

So pure speculation, perhaps it follow the veteran to whom it was issued?

Just for giggles, draw a radius around where you purchased it and do a Hail Mary graveyard search of union veterans who were assigned to stationary units in 1861.

Or you can go watch Netflix.

PS: take off the butt plate, if you haven't already.

 

[26Intrepid]

A very nice find for sure! The stock could be a replacement... or the rifle could've gone through a few Arsenal repairs in its life, including sanding and refinishing of the stock. Either way... I would be thrilled to find that for $600!

On a side note... garage/yard sales have been my bread and butter. I've purchased several firearms by just stopping and looking. One that comes to mind is my Springfield model 1873. It's in beautiful original condition, even has case hardening still on the receiver. Only bad thing is somebody sanded the stock, however the cartouches are still there. I also paid $600 and was a great buy for me.

Congrats again on a beautiful gift!

 

[JackADriscoll]

A very nice find for sure! The stock could be a replacement... or the rifle could've gone through a few Arsenal repairs in its life, including sanding and refinishing of the stock. Either way... I would be thrilled to find that for $600!

On a side note... garage/yard sales have been my bread and butter. I've purchased several firearms by just stopping and looking. One that comes to mind is my Springfield model 1873. It's in beautiful original condition, even has case hardening still on the receiver. Only bad thing is somebody sanded the stock, however the cartouches are still there. I also paid $600 and was a great buy for me.

Congrats again on a beautiful gift!

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Those are great. I had the carbine version and shot it occasionally. There's something so satisfying in the sounds of it. Kicks like a mule though

 

[Cornpone and Molasses]

Can I be enlightened on why an 1865 dated lock had the Maynard system still on it?

Something arsenal made from existing parts just to get it out the door in 1865?

The lock has an 1859 date on it.

 

[Cornpone and Molasses]

This is what happens when I look at an upside down musket.

I worked at UPS for 12 years so I'm used to reading upside down numbers.