1863 DATED NORFOLK CONTRACT CIVIL WAR RIFLED-MUSKET WITH BAYONET.

SN NSN. 58 cal. 40″ bbl. This is a very nice example of Civil War William Welch & Co. Norfolk, CT contract of which about 18,000 guns were delivered to U.S. Government. This musket is consistent with other Model 1861 contracts being iron mounted, fitted with three flat bands that are spring retained, two-leaf rear sight and swilled tulip tip ramrod. This gun is properly marked “US/NORFOLK” with Eagle forward of hammer on lock and “1863” on tail of lock and on top bbl flat a “VP/Eagle Head” proof and inspector initial “H” are found on left side of breech. Stock is maker marked opposite lock “W.WELCH/NORFOLK.CT.” and a single long inspectors cartouche with four initials as can be seen in photos. William Welch had a conflict with the US Government on payment of his muskets and only 4,000 were fully paid for. The remaining guns were accepted at reduced prices as inferior arms. This particular contract is difficult to find in better condition and this gun appears 100% orig and complete in every regard. PROVENANCE: LTC (r) Bert Millikin Collection. CONDITION: Fine overall. Metal is gray/bright showing old cleaning and polish marks. Markings are all fairly crisp and discernible thought there are reductions in the Eagle stamp on lock and visual proofs on bbl breech. Sub inspector marks are crisp and found externally on bbl and various parts of stock and an inspector “G” is found stamped on accompanying bayonet which is not quite as clean as musket but fits adequately. Stock is fine overall with crisp edges with some raised grain scattered storage dings and dents. This gun functions mechanically and has a bright, crisp shinny bore. 4-51248 JS1 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3247

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
	3247	$1,495.00	1863 DATED NORFOLK CONTRACT CIVIL WAR RIFLED-MUSKET WITH BAYONET. SN NSN. 58 cal. 40″ bbl. This is a very nice example of Civil War William Welch & Co. Norfolk, CT contract of which about 18,000 guns were delivered to U.S. Government. This musket is consistent with other Model 1861 contracts being iron mounted, fitted with three flat bands that are spring retained, two-leaf rear sight and swilled tulip tip ramrod. This gun is properly marked “US/NORFOLK” with Eagle forward of hammer on lock and “1863” on tail of lock and on top bbl flat a “VP/Eagle Head” proof and inspector initial “H” are found on left side of breech. Stock is maker marked opposite lock “W.WELCH/NORFOLK.CT.” and a single long inspectors cartouche with four initials as can be seen in photos. William Welch had a conflict with the US Government on payment of his muskets and only 4,000 were fully paid for. The remaining guns were accepted at reduced prices as inferior arms. This particular contract is difficult to find in better condition and this gun appears 100% orig and complete in every regard. PROVENANCE: LTC (r) Bert Millikin Collection. CONDITION: Fine overall. Metal is gray/bright showing old cleaning and polish marks. Markings are all fairly crisp and discernible thought there are reductions in the Eagle stamp on lock and visual proofs on bbl breech. Sub inspector marks are crisp and found externally on bbl and various parts of stock and an inspector “G” is found stamped on accompanying bayonet which is not quite as clean as musket but fits adequately. Stock is fine overall with crisp edges with some raised grain scattered storage dings and dents. This gun functions mechanically and has a bright, crisp shinny bore. 4-51248 JS1 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3247 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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1863 DATED NORFOLK CONTRACT CIVIL WAR RIFLED-MUSKET WITH BAYONET.