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Weapons
Firearms
Military and Veterans
American Civil War ➔ Rifle Musket and Bayonet
Identifier:
2025.59.26Description:
This .58 caliber rifle musket is a Springfield Model 1863 Type II, also known as Model 1864 and was manufactured by the Springfield Armory. It belonged to Marinus Mulder who served in Company I, 25th Michigan Volunteer Infantry in the Union Army during the American Civil War. Mulder, from Holland, Michigan, enlisted in 1865 and served until the end of the war.
The Model 1863 Springfield was considered a variant of the Model 1861, which was the most commonly used firearm during the American Civil War. This example has “1864” and “U.S. Springfield” engraved on the lock plate, with an eagle and shield motif between the two. The buttplate tang is marked “U.S.” and the breech is marked “VP” with an eagle head. The name M. Mulder is hand-carved into the right side of the stock.
This rifle musket is accompanied by a socket bayonet marked “US” and an M1907 leather sling. The items were donated by the Peter C. and Emajean Cook Foundation, an organization established in 1987 to ensure the philanthropic legacy of Peter and Emajean Cook would live on.
Date:
1864Materials:
Metal, Wood, LeatherCurrent Location Status:
In StorageCollection Tier:
Tier 1Source:
Gift of the Peter C. and Emajean Cook FoundationRelated Entities:
Peter C. and Emajean Cook Foundation (donor)The Peter C. and Emajean Cook Foundation was established in 1987 to ensure the philanthropic legacy of Peter and Emajean Cook would live on. It was the successor of the Cook Charitable Foundation and by the Peter C. and Emajean Cook Charitable Trust. Peter and Emajean were strong believers in using their wealth to provide financial and leadership support to church and community organizations. One notable project aided by the Cook Foundation is the Cook Carousel Pavilion at the Grand Rapids Public Museum that houses the 1928 Spillman Carousel, as well as the restoration of the carousel figures. The Cook Foundation has also supported JA Biztown, the Grand Rapids Art Museum, Hand2Hand, and the John Ball Zoo, to name a few. Marinus Mulder (used by)
Marinus Mulder of Holland, Michigan, was born in Goes, Netherlands on September 14th, 1839 Hendricka and Johannes Mulder. His family immigrated to the United States in 1840 and in 1865 he enlisted in Company I, 25th Michigan Volunteer Infantry of the Union Army in the American Civil War. After the war, he returned to Holland to continue his carpentry trade. He married Jansie Scholten in 1866 and they had 12 children. Mulder died from dropsy on April 4th, 1911. Springfield Armory (creator)
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