{"product_id":"u-s-model-1863-e-robinson-contract-rifle-musket-civil-war-union-contract","title":"U.S. Model 1863 E. Robinson Contract Rifle-Musket – Civil War Union Contract","description":"\u003cp\u003eOffered here is an original Civil War-era U.S. Model 1863 rifle-musket manufactured under contract by E. Robinson of New York, one of the private contractors who supplied arms to the Union during the American Civil War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe lock plate is clearly marked:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“E. ROBINSON – NEW YORK”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ealong with the American eagle motif and 1863 date, identifying the rifle as a Union contract musket produced during the height of Civil War arms production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs the war expanded and the demand for arms grew dramatically, the U.S. government contracted numerous private manufacturers to supplement production from federal armories such as Springfield and Harpers Ferry. E. Robinson was among the contractors supplying rifle-muskets built to the standard U.S. military pattern.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis rifle follows the familiar configuration of the Springfield Model 1861 \/ 1863 style rifle-musket, chambered in .58 caliber and designed to fire the Minié ball projectile. These rifles became the standard infantry arm for Union soldiers throughout the conflict.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• E. Robinson New York Civil War contract rifle-musket\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Lock plate dated 1863 with U.S. eagle marking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• .58 caliber rifled barrel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Full-length walnut military stock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Iron furniture and ramrod\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Standard percussion ignition system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Three barrel bands with sling swivels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe rifle remains in good antique condition, showing an attractive aged patina on the metal surfaces with scattered oxidation consistent with historical use. The walnut stock remains solid with handling marks typical of a military firearm that is more than 160 years old.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCivil War contract muskets such as this were widely issued to Union infantry units and saw service across the many battlefields of the war. While not produced in the same quantities as Springfield Armory rifles, these contractor-made muskets represent an important part of the Union war effort.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday they remain collectible examples of Civil War infantry arms and U.S. military history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer: E. Robinson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation: New York\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel: U.S. Model 1863 Contract Rifle-Musket\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaliber: .58\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIgnition: Percussion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate: 1863\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEra: American Civil War\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA genuine Union contract rifle-musket produced during the American Civil War.\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":42746555367501,"sku":null,"price":1850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9229\/8829\/files\/1EFBFB7F-56C0-492A-8613-B0E1B61C0BED.jpg?v=1772572597","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrebellionantiques.com\/products\/u-s-model-1863-e-robinson-contract-rifle-musket-civil-war-union-contract","provider":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}