1862 DATED WINDSOR LOCKS CONTRACT CIVIL WAR RIFLED-MUSKET WITH BAYONET.

SN NSN. 58 cal. 40″ bbl. This is a very nice example of Civil War William Muir of Windsor Locks, CT contract of which a total of about 30,000 model 1861 rifled muskets were delivered between 1862 and 1864 to U.S. Government. This gun is consistent with other 1861 contracts being iron mounted, fitted with three flat bands that are spring retained, two leaf rear sight and swelled tulip tip ramrod. This gun is properly marked “US/WINDSOR LOCKS” with Eagle forward of hammer on lock and “1862” on tail of lock and on bbl flat and “VP/Eagle Head” proof and inspector initials “JH” are found on left side of breech. Stock exhibits two inspectors cartouches opposite lock stamped in wood. William Muir originally had a contract for 30,000 muskets early in the war and according to George Moller in his text American Military Shoulder Arms states 29,000 were delivered. This particular musket is about as fine condition as this gun is found and appears 100% orig and complete in every regard including bayonet. Pictured on pp 68 and 69 of The US Model 1861 Springfield Rifle Musket by Daniel D. Hartzler, Larry W. Yantz and James B. Whisker. PROVENANCE: LTC (r) Bert Millikin Collection. CONDITION: Very good-fine overall. Metal is gray/bright showing old cleaning, staining and light pitting especially at breech. Markings are all fairly crisp and discernible. The accompanying bayonet is in good matching condition, fits gun well. Stock is fine overall with good edges with edge wear, good inspector cartouches as can be seen in photos with scattered storage dings and dents. This gun functions mechanically and rifling is discernible though pitted overall. 4-51245 JS4 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3241

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3241	$3,450.00	1862 DATED WINDSOR LOCKS CONTRACT CIVIL WAR RIFLED-MUSKET WITH BAYONET. SN NSN. 58 cal. 40″ bbl. This is a very nice example of Civil War William Muir of Windsor Locks, CT contract of which a total of about 30,000 model 1861 rifled muskets were delivered between 1862 and 1864 to U.S. Government. This gun is consistent with other 1861 contracts being iron mounted, fitted with three flat bands that are spring retained, two leaf rear sight and swelled tulip tip ramrod. This gun is properly marked “US/WINDSOR LOCKS” with Eagle forward of hammer on lock and “1862” on tail of lock and on bbl flat and “VP/Eagle Head” proof and inspector initials “JH” are found on left side of breech. Stock exhibits two inspectors cartouches opposite lock stamped in wood. William Muir originally had a contract for 30,000 muskets early in the war and according to George Moller in his text American Military Shoulder Arms states 29,000 were delivered. This particular musket is about as fine condition as this gun is found and appears 100% orig and complete in every regard including bayonet. Pictured on pp 68 and 69 of The US Model 1861 Springfield Rifle Musket by Daniel D. Hartzler, Larry W. Yantz and James B. Whisker. PROVENANCE: LTC (r) Bert Millikin Collection. CONDITION: Very good-fine overall. Metal is gray/bright showing old cleaning, staining and light pitting especially at breech. Markings are all fairly crisp and discernible. The accompanying bayonet is in good matching condition, fits gun well. Stock is fine overall with good edges with edge wear, good inspector cartouches as can be seen in photos with scattered storage dings and dents. This gun functions mechanically and rifling is discernible though pitted overall. 4-51245 JS4 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3241 Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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1862 DATED WINDSOR LOCKS CONTRACT CIVIL WAR RIFLED-MUSKET WITH BAYONET.