It was produced using the machines and equipment transferred from the Harper’s Ferry arsenal, closed on April 18, 1861 to Richmond, the Confederate Capital. The Richmond State Armory was founded and replacing the Virginia Manufactory Arms. This gun was one of the most popular during the American Civil War, it was manufactured based on the US Model 1855 with the Maynard tape igniting system. Except for the lock’s profile, the brass butt plate and the stock nose cap, the rifle looks similar the Model US 1861, the corresponding infantry musket of the Northern troops. The gun is equipped with two sling swivels, one fit under the mid band and the other one fit in front of the trigger guard. The stock is made of walnut.
- Weight (lbs.):
- 9.7
- Action:
- Percussion
- Caliber:
- .58
- Grooves:
- 3
- Twist:
- 0.075
- Barrel Length:
- 39.75
- Overall Length:
- 56
- Available Calibers:
- .58
- Bullets C:
- 036U523577
- Flint/Nipple:
- 036U481003
