Recently inherited a Civil War rifle. 1864 58 Caliber Marked US Providence tool co, Providence RI. Took it down and cleaned it, cast some mini balls, 50 grs of 2F Goex black and it is dead on at 75 yards. I do believe the rifle is original. Doing research on this looks like it is a type 2 contract rifle1864. Has the 3 leaf site, spring on barrel guards with U marking. Has the US on butt plate with M marking, stock has proof marks. I did notice the touch hole on side of nipple has been closed up and nipple hole re-drilled. Steel Brush markings about a 1/4 up from the breech. Stamped on the barrel is markings: one on top of barrel is S. S.,one of the side is W. M. LARGE. Could not find anything on the S.S. but understand W.M.Large was a barrel and gun smith till the eighties?. I do have a Lee 58 caliber mini bullet mold. (575@500grs), box of paper and plastic Nssa quick loaders also. Looks like who did have it shot at matches. The gun itself is from Virginia. Also don't know for sure but read it has a 1/72 twist?. So,, all this said, if anyone has more information to the S.S. an W.M.Large markings or your Opinion on the rifle itself is appreciated. I like to know a little history of things. My plan on the rifle is to just have fun shooting a part of past history. I did take alot of pictures of the rifle if more is needed to answer a questions. Thanks for any support and have a blast of a day.
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