AMOSKEAG MANUFACTURING COMPANY

Amoskeag Manufacturing Company made approximately 27,000 Springfield Model 1861 rifle muskets on government contract during the Civil War, as well as Edward Lindner and Straw-Wade (Ezekial Straw and William Wade) carbines. Please refer to listing under Edward Lindner located in the L section.
Located in Manchester, NH, circa 1862-1869.

AMOSKEAG MANUFACTURING COMPANY Antiques Models

SPECIAL MODEL 1861 CONTRACT RIFLE MUSKET Image

SPECIAL MODEL 1861 CONTRACT RIFLE MUSKET

.58 cal., lockplate marked "U (eagle) S/AMOSKEAG MFG. CO./MANCHESTER, N.H." and inspector initials on left end of lock, single shot, 40 or 42 in. round barrel with three barrel bands, "V/P (eagle head), with date, eagle emble...