215. William Mason – U.S. Model 1861 – 58 Cal. Percussion Rifle-Musket – w/40” Barrel w/Front & 3-Leaf Folding Rear Sights – Bright Finish – w/Full Wood Military Stock Held on By 3 Barrel Bands – w/Sling Swivels – w/Ram Rod – This Contract Musket Was Mfg. in Taunton, Mass. – Lock Marked “U.S. Wm Mason Taunton” & Dated 1863 w/Eagle Motif – Contracted 30,000 Muskets
