Bidspirit auction | 1864 Civil War Amoskeag Special

1864 Civil War Amoskeag Special Model 1861 Rifle - 1864 Amoskeag Mfg. Co. Special Model 1861 - Colt Special Contract rifle - musket. Approximately 39” barrel and 55.5” total length. Visible cracks in the stock. Metal Butt plate heavily rusted. See photos for details and condition. DO NOT EVER LOAD OR FIRE THIS GUN UNLESS AND UNTIL IT HAS BEEN INSPECTED AND MADE OR DECLARED SAFE BY A QUALIFIED GUNSMITH / METALLURGIST. EVEN THEN, DON'T BE THE NEXT POSTHUMOUS OR VEGETABLE DARWIN AWARD RECIPIENT. Hang this on your wall - honor its heritage, history and craftsmanship.