Here's an excellent, all correct M1861 musket was made by William Muir and remains in very good, above average condition.
Like many issued muskets, this Norwich remains in very shootable condition. It appears to be all correct, and the stamps and proof marks on the all the components are all of Muir manufacture according to Hartzler, Yantz, and Whisker's book The U.S. Model 1861 Springfield Rifle-Musket.
The lock is in great shape with good legible lock markings. The mechanics are perfect and the lock holds solid at both full and half cock.
The stock is in nice shape and very sound. There are no chips or cracks anywhere and no burn-out behind the nipple. The cartouches are faint but legible.
The barrel is good with excellent stamps at the breech including an "1863" date stamp that matches the lock. Both front and rear sights are intact and unmodified. The bore is good with sharp rifling and some scattered "frost pitting".
The furniture is all original; with the exception of a reproduction nipple.
This M1861 just screams Civil War history and would make for a great addition to any history buff's collection.
