Here's an rare, all correct Whitney M1861 musket in above average condition.
Like many issued muskets, this Whitney remains in absolutely fantastic condition. It is 100% percent correct, and the stamps and proof marks on the all the components are all of Whitneyville manufacture according to Hartzler, Yantz, and Whisker's book The U.S. Model 1861 Springfield Rifle-Musket.
The lock is in great shape with a perfect, untouched patina and good legible lock markings. The mechanics are perfect and the lock holds solid at both full and half cock.
The stock is good. There are no chips or cracks anywhere and there is minimal burn-out behind the nipple.
The barrel is good with excellent stamps at the breech and a great, light patina. Both front and rear sights are intact and correct for a Whitney; although the rear sight leaf is broken. The bore is good with sharp rifling and some scattered pitting.
The furniture is all original including the rarmrod.
This M1861 just screams Civil War history and would make for a great addition to any history buff's collection.
