U.S. Model 1863 Parker, Snow & Co. Contract Rifle-Musket – Civil War Excellent condition unissued T-5 back-up

Excellent condition unissued T-5 back-up chest parachute tested in May of 1944

making it a sought-after collectible among knife enthusiasts

Strap has handwritten/ink marking and name of soldier on it with the soldiers number

that has been refurbished following the war with paint and replica liner

Offered here is a Smith & Wesson M&P15 semi-automatic rifle in excellent

U.S. Model 1863 Parker, Snow & Co. Contract Rifle-Musket – Civil War Excellent condition unissued T-5 back-upOffered here is an original U. S. Civil War Model 1863 percussion rifle musket manufactured by Parker, Snow & Company of Meriden, Connecticut. These rifles were produced under U. S. government contract during the American Civil War and supplied to Union forces during the later years of the conflict. The lock plate is clearly marked: PARKER SNOW & CO. MERIDEN CONN. along with the American eagle and 1863 date, identifying the rifle as a government