{"product_id":"civil-war-u-s-model-1861-contract-rifle-musket-58-cal-us-norfolk-1863","title":"Civil War U.S. Model 1861 Contract Rifle-Musket – .58 Cal – “US Norfolk 1863”","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOffered here is an original \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCivil War era U.S. Model 1861 contract rifle-musket\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.58 caliber\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, featuring a desirable \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“US \/ Norfolk \/ 1863” marked lockplate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an authentic wartime-produced percussion rifle-musket, one of approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10,500 produced under the Norfolk contract\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making it a scarcer variant compared to standard Springfield production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHonest, untouched Civil War piece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMetal shows \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eaged patina, oxidation, and service wear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e consistent with period use\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWood stock is solid with expected dings, wear, and handling marks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLock functions properly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRear sight is missing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eOverall a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecomplete, original rifle aside from the missing sight\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarkings \u0026amp; Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLockplate marked \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“U.S. \/ Norfolk \/ 1863” with eagle\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.58 caliber percussion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStandard 1861 pattern configuration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal iron furniture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull-length military stock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSummary:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e A \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehard-to-find Civil War contract rifle-musket\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with strong historical appeal. The Norfolk marking adds collector interest, and while missing the rear sight, it remains an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehonest, untouched example\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that displays well or could be restored if desired.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFREE SHIPPING!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42902712582221,"sku":null,"price":1850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9229\/8829\/files\/6D3458E7-ADB9-4E21-8E9A-E8742E45AF1C.jpg?v=1776889851","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrebellionantiques.com\/products\/civil-war-u-s-model-1861-contract-rifle-musket-58-cal-us-norfolk-1863","provider":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}