State of New Jersey Contract Rifle Muskets

In 1863-64 New Jersey contracted for 10,000 rifle-muskets of Model 1861 pattern. Three firms supplied the arms, but only one was a contactor. These arms were surcharged with N.J. on the left facet of the barrel and N.J. or NJ in an oval on the wood opposite the lockplate and did not have the usual Federal inspectors marks. In all other respects they were identical to the regulation rifle muskets since they were manufactured by government contractors but not subject to federal inspection just New Jersey inspection.

Perkins & Livingston (Meridian Arms)Trenton Firerms Co.Schuyler, Hartley & Graham
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caliber .58 caliber .58 caliber .58
New York, N.Y. Trenton N.J. New York, N.Y.
U. S. Model 1861 U. S. Model 1861 U. S. Special Model 1861
No. Supplied 2,200 No. Supplied 5,300 No. Supplied 2,500
Mfg: Savage Revolving Arms Co. Mfg: Trenton Firearms Co. Mfg: Colt Pat Fireams Mfg. Co.