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THBU.S. Springfield Model 1863 Type II Rifle Musket Belonging to George W. Witherall of Company A, 77th Illinois Vol. Infy.
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LiveMay 3, 2017 - May 5, 2017
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- Lot Description
.58 caliber, 40" barrel, bright finish. Walnut stock. Lock dated 1864, no visible barrel date. Three barrel bands, 1861 pattern rear sight, straight shank ramrod. Obverse stock with an old, oval brass plate which reads: G.W. WITHERELL / COMPANY . A . 77. ILL / VOLUNTEERS. This marking is applied with individual dies of different sizes.
George W. Witherell (Witherall) was from Galesburg, IL. He enlisted in the 77th Illinois Infantry on February 11, 1864. He was transferred into Company A on April 8 of that year, and on July 7, 1865 he was transferred to the 130th Illinois Infantry Regiment. The 77th Illinois was decimated on April 8th, 1864 at the Battle of Mansfield (also known as Sabine Crossroads), where they suffered 176 casualties, with only 125 men remaining fit for duty after the battle.
Condition
Good, showing usual wear from use with pitting at breech, barrel with brown patina.
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