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RARE WHITNEY MODEL 1861 HUMPBACK" RIFLE-MUSKET."

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RARE WHITNEY MODEL 1861 HUMPBACK  RIFLE-MUSKET.

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Auction Date:2011 Sep 02 @ 14:00 (UTC-4 : AST/EDT)
Location:2690 Stratford Road, Box 369, Delaware, Ohio, 43015, United States
RARE WHITNEY MODEL 1861 "HUMPBACK" RIFLE-MUSKET.
.58 caliber, 39" round barrel, 3-groove rifling indicating ca.1863 production, walnut stock with stamped "8."

The Humpback saw a total production of about 200, many of which were issued to the 21st Connecticut Infantry.


Condition: Old, worn finish on stock, light corrosion and pitting, lacking sling ring on the trigger guard.

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