Name/Title
MusketEntry/Object ID
2000.134.076Description
Civil War era, Enfield Rifle Musket w/a wooden stock and ramrod holder and metal barrel.
Musket has 2, metal, sling loops and a brass trigger guard and butt plate.
Musket is .577 caliber.
Side of trigger housing is stamped "Tower/1861" and has a "crown" manufacturer's mark.
Used by both Union & Confederate soldiers.
Letter "J" carved in stock of musket.Use
Used by both North and South during Civil War.Collection
MilitaryMade/Created
Date made
1861 - 1870Notes
Date: 1861-1870
Made: Enfield (British Armory), England; possibly the Royal Small Arms Factory,Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
MusketNomenclature Sub-Class
FirearmsNomenclature Class
ArmamentsNomenclature Category
Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology