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

SN NSN. 58 cal. 40″ bbl. This is a nice example of Civil War Alfred Jenks & Son, Bridesburg and Philadelphia, PA contract of which about 100,000 rifled-muskets were made during the Civil War and most delivered to the U.S. Government. Jinks delivered contracts in several configurations however this gun is consistent with other model 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/BRIDESBURG” with Eagle forward of hammer on lock and “1863” on tail of lock and on bbl flat and “VP/Eagle Head” proof and inspector initial “JM” are found on left side of breech. Stock is marked opposite lock with three indiscernible stamped initials along with two inspector cartouches. This particular contract appears 100% orig and complete in every regard including an orig bayonet and regulation leather sling. Pictured on pp 50 and 51 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 overall. Metal is gray/bright showing old cleaning, staining and polish marks and light pitting. Markings are all fairly crisp and discernible. Sub inspector marks found on various parts are crisp. The accompanying bayonet is in good matching condition, fits gun well. Stock is very good overall with fairly crisp edges, good sub inspector and inspector marks as can be seen in photos with a few storage dings and dents. This gun functions mechanically and has a bright, shiny bore with minor pitting. 4-51243 JS6 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3249

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
	3249	$1,150.00	1863 DATED BRIDESBURG CIVIL WAR CONTRACT RIFLED-MUSKET WITH BAYONET. SN NSN. 58 cal. 40″ bbl. This is a nice example of Civil War Alfred Jenks & Son, Bridesburg and Philadelphia, PA contract of which about 100,000 rifled-muskets were made during the Civil War and most delivered to the U.S. Government. Jinks delivered contracts in several configurations however this gun is consistent with other model 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/BRIDESBURG” with Eagle forward of hammer on lock and “1863” on tail of lock and on bbl flat and “VP/Eagle Head” proof and inspector initial “JM” are found on left side of breech. Stock is marked opposite lock with three indiscernible stamped initials along with two inspector cartouches. This particular contract appears 100% orig and complete in every regard including an orig bayonet and regulation leather sling. Pictured on pp 50 and 51 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 overall. Metal is gray/bright showing old cleaning, staining and polish marks and light pitting. Markings are all fairly crisp and discernible. Sub inspector marks found on various parts are crisp. The accompanying bayonet is in good matching condition, fits gun well. Stock is very good overall with fairly crisp edges, good sub inspector and inspector marks as can be seen in photos with a few storage dings and dents. This gun functions mechanically and has a bright, shiny bore with minor pitting. 4-51243 JS6 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3249 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 BRIDESBURG CIVIL WAR CONTRACT RIFLED-MUSKET WITH BAYONET.