Original U.S. Civil War Springfield Model 1861 Philadelphia Contract Rifled Musket with New Jersey Surcharges - Dated 1862 MG 34 Reciever Assembly The "sharp end" is carved

The "sharp end" is carved horn with a channel for the other end of the body belt thong to attach

particularly near the point

This was not a cap that sat in a warehouse

In 1946 the Soviet Nudelman Precision Engineering Design Bureau (then designated OKB-16) undertook technical research of unguided air to air missiles in aircraft armament

The great research potential really adds to the highly decorated piece

Original U.S. Civil War Springfield Model 1861 Philadelphia Contract Rifled Musket with New Jersey Surcharges - Dated 1862 MG 34 Reciever Assembly The "sharp end" is carvedOriginal Item. Only One Available. For years the US M 1861 Contract Rifle Muskets with locks marked Philadelphia have been a conundrum for collectors, and while certainly a scarce addition to any collection of US military Civil War long arms, their actual origin has been somewhat shrouded in mystery and confusion. In fact, various references have different opinions as to exactly what a Philadelphia marked musket is and who actually manufactured the