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[texraid]

Couldn't get a good pic of lock and cartouche.
Original M1861 contract musket manufactured by The Providence Tool Co. 1864.

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[rabjr]

I'm jealous Tex! Very nice, hope you have fun with it! :thumbsup:

 

[texraid]

I'll let you know how it shoots after tomorrow. Going to start with rounds balls. Haven't found a good source for .580-.580 minies yet. No time to cast my own. BTW, great website.

 

[Liver eatin’ Johnson]

Awesome piece - refinished or just lovingly attended to?

 

[texraid]

Lovingly attended to afaik, appears to be an oiled finish. Definitely not sanded. Has faint cartouche on left side. The sunlight on the wood makes it look lighter than it is actually is.