C. D. Schubarth 1861 Springfield Contract 1862 .58 cal Musket Rifle Percussion Rare

Schubarth Special Model 1861 Springfield Contract Rifle 1862 .58 cal Percussion Musket

This is an excellent example of a Rare Civil War 3 band Colt 1861 Rifled Musket dated 1862 manufactured by Schubarth. Springfield Armory supervised the manufacturing and distribution of the Model 1861 muskets. In order to fulfill shortages, production was sub-contracted to a number of private manufacturers. A number of firms produced these Special Contract muskets through the entire war 1861-65. The "Special" Model 1861 contract represented a transition from the Model 1861 design and incorporated many of the features eventually adopted in the Model 1863 regulation, namely the contoured hammer, flat bolster and removal of band springs. C. D. Schubarth & Co , Providence Rhode Island, produced approximately 9,500 muskets under this contract during 1862 and 1863, According to Ref: Flayderman 9A-337. This musket was designed as a single shot .58 cal. rifled muzzleloader, iron buttplate, contoured hammer, two leaf sight, three barrel bands , two strap hooks on trigger guard and second band, ramrod is tulip head with straight shank and threaded end, iron nose cap. Lock is marked "1862" behind the hammer, with the Eagle to the right of along with "US over C. D. Schubarth over Providence". Barrel is lightly marked "VP" over eagle head, and "1862". Three bands each marked "U". Cartouche in wood on the left side indicates government inspection. Round barrel length 40in. The condition and the markings can be seen in the photos. The wood is also in exceptional condition with very few handling marks. The bore is excellent with no pitting and the rifling is sharp, clear and definite. The mechanics fully functional. It is a great example of one of the scarce makers with a manufacturing year date that I have never seen. The cost of shipping and insurance is $49.00.

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