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Rare Apache Tacked U.S. 1863 Norwich Musket

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:750.00 USD Estimated At:2,500.00 - 3,500.00 USD
Rare Apache Tacked U.S. 1863 Norwich Musket
The lot features a U.S. 1863 Norwich Civil War Musket Rifle with tacking attributed to the Apache of the Southern Plains. The receiving plate is marked 1863 and U.S. NORWICH with the United States eagle emblem. The musket rifle has been cut short into a carbine length for horseback use and the dark stock has a carved or etched area as well as being decorated with brass covered metal tacks. The rifle is a 54-caliber, the hammer pulls back, holds and the trigger releases it. The tacks were added to the rifle later. Measures overall 36.75-inches long overall.