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E. Robinson Model 1861 Percussion Rifle-Musket
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The E. Robinson company in New York was to produce 12,000 M161 rifle-muskets under a June 1863 contract calling for 30,000 arms. Later received arms bore 1864 and 1865 lockplate and barrel date stamps.