Civil War U.S. Model 1861 Contract Rifle-Musket – .58 Cal – “US Norfolk 1863” and indicator lights

and indicator lights

Country: Japan / Manchukuo (occupied China)

The Vanguard line is well known for its accuracy

including the capture of Angaur and Peleliu Islands

excellent overall condition

Civil War U.S. Model 1861 Contract Rifle-Musket – .58 Cal – “US Norfolk 1863” and indicator lightsOffered here is an original Civil War era U. S. Model 1861 contract rifle musket in . 58 caliber, featuring a desirable US Norfolk 1863 marked lockplate. This is an authentic wartime produced percussion rifle musket, one of approximately 10,500 produced under the Norfolk contract, making it a scarcer variant compared to standard Springfield production. Condition: Honest, untouched Civil War piece Metal shows aged patina, oxidation, and service wear