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Category - Civil War Rifles - Whitney Rifles

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Civil War Rifles
Whitney Rifles

Antique CIVIL WAR U.S. WHITNEY M1861 Percussion “PLYMOUTH” Navy Rifle SLING Named After the Navy Ship “USS PLYMOUTH”

Description:
Antique CIVIL WAR U.S. WHITNEY M1861 Percussion “PLYMOUTH” Navy Rifle SLING

Named After the Navy Ship “USS PLYMOUTH”

Here we present an antique Navy Contract Whitney U.S. Model 1861 “Plymouth Rifle” percussion rifle-musket made in New Haven, Connecticut, in 1863. Eli Whitney Jr. and his family legacy, Whitneyville Armory, played a large role in providing small arms to the Union during the American Civil War. In July of 1861, Eli Whitney received a government contract to produce 10,000 of these Navy rifles for the Ordnance Department. Named after the USS Plymouth, a naval ordnance testing ship, this rifle was originally a rifled, .69 caliber muzzle loader that saw the majority of its service with the Federal Navy, though there are some cases of the Federal Army infantry outfits using this rifle.

This rifle came with a round 34 inch barrel and a brass blade front sight. Marked between the hammer and bolster is the spread-winged eagle. Forward of this is “U.S. over WHITNEY-VILLE” with the date “1863” behind the hammer. The black walnut stock is similar to the M1861 rifle stock, except it is a bit bulkier. The barrel tang shows the number “1932”, which technically isn’t a serial number but was applied by Whitney to match up with the saber bayonet provided by the Collins Company of Connecticut. The bayonet isn’t included.

The overall condition is very good. Original patina. The action is excellent. The bore is shiny bright with sharp rifling. A front sight extension has been soldered on. The stock shows much use with many period nicks and dents and remains solid throughout. The old leather sling is in very good condition.

Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.

Barrel is 34-1/4 inches.

Caliber: .69 Percussion

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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Antique: Yes