Civil War U.S. Model 1861 Contract Rifle-Musket – .58 Cal – “US Norfolk 1863” these rifles were produced from

these rifles were produced from the late 1960s through the 1980s and are well known for their reliability

Country: Japan / Manchukuo (occupied China)

Perfect for collectors of Korean War or First Army militaria

The rifle is marked:

Civil War U.S. Model 1861 Contract Rifle-Musket – .58 Cal – “US Norfolk 1863” these rifles were produced fromOffered 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