Original U.S. Civil War Model 1861 Contract Rifle Musket by William Muir & Co., 1864 Dated, Shortened Barrel MP 40 This stamped sheet steel construction

This stamped sheet steel construction helmet retains much of its original paint but does show honest wear and use

The inside “disc” stiffener still retains the full manufacturer’s stamp as well as the college stamp:

We have had models marked USM and USMC

often worn over a concealed iron skullcap or secrete

however it has a single edged blade

Original U.S. Civil War Model 1861 Contract Rifle Musket by William Muir & Co., 1864 Dated, Shortened Barrel MP 40 This stamped sheet steel constructionOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an original U. S. Civil War Model 1861 contract rifle musket manufactured by William Muir & Co. of Windsor Locks, Connecticut, with an 1864 dated lock. It remains in its original muzzle loading percussion configuration and retains clear maker markings, three U marked barrel bands, a U. S. marked buttplate, its original pattern tulip ramrod, and visible three groove rifling. The barrel has been shortened to