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Harpers Ferry Arsenal

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  • Harpers Ferry, WVA.
  • U.S. Model 1855 Type 1
  • No. Produced: A total of 15,071 mfg: from 1856 thru 1858.
  • Cal .58.
  • First of the new models firing the .58 cal minie ball developed at Harper's Ferry and the Maynard tape primer lockplate. Used throughout the civil war.

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  • U.S. Model 1855 Type 2
  • No. Produced: A total of 3,680 mfg: from 1858 thur 1861
  • Cal. .58.
  • Changes to a new rear sight.
  • Addition of an iron grease box and brass nose cap distinguishes this type from the first type.
  • Production ceased when the arsenal was captured by the Confederate Army.

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  • U.S. Model 1842 Rifled Musket Between 1856 and 1859 the US Government modified in both national armories a number selected Model 1842 Smoothbore Muskets to take advantage of the new Minie type elongated ball..
  • No. Modified: A total of 14,300
  • 69. caliber
  • Barrels were rifled with three groove rifling.
  • long range rear sight added.