Original U.S. Civil War Savage Contract Model 1861 .58 cal Rifled Musket - Dated 1864 Vickers MMG Meaning that the locks were

Meaning that the locks were adapted from P-1840 muskets also known as East India Company Pattern Muskets

these carry straps were pressed into service for D-Day having been an un-canceled order for the North African desert campaign which ended in 1943 with the invasion of Italy

the firm opened a shop in London two years later

In 2004 Dave C

Original U.S. Civil War Savage Contract Model 1861 .58 cal Rifled Musket - Dated 1864 Vickers MMG Meaning that the locks wereOriginal Item: Only One Available. Original, 1864 dated, . 58 caliber Model 1863 Savage Arms contract percussion rifle musket in excellent condition overall. Specimen is a product of the Savage Revolving Fire Arms Company of Middletown, Connecticut circa 1862 64. Savage was a major contractor in the Civil War who supplied the government with some 25,500 such muskets for the army. This rifled, single shot muzzleloader retains a pleasing appearance and