FOGERTY CONVERSION MUSKET.

FOGERTY CONVERSION MUSKET. Cal. .58. 37″ rnd bbl. Marked “FOGERTY RIFLE Co / PATENTED FEB.21 – 1865 / BOSTON U.S.A.” although this bolt action rifle has nothing to do with that patent. This musket is converted from a Civil War musket and has plugged holes for the hammer screws on the left side of the stock and a plugged inlet for the lockplate on the right. After the Civil War the government had a million muzzle loading muskets that they wanted converted to a newer system. This was one of hundreds of systems that was submitted for their consideration. The trials regarding this system resulted in the Allen Trapdoor system. A large “1” is stamped on the right side of the stock near the heel. CONDITION: Excellent with slight surface rust on the bright areas and brilliant casehardening colors on the action. The wood is fine with minor handling marks. Troy Collection 4-52057 FS392 (4,000-6,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2004

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
	1245	$5,175.00	FOGERTY CONVERSION MUSKET. Cal. .58. 37″ rnd bbl. Marked “FOGERTY RIFLE Co / PATENTED FEB.21 – 1865 / BOSTON U.S.A.” although this bolt action rifle has nothing to do with that patent. This musket is converted from a Civil War musket and has plugged holes for the hammer screws on the left side of the stock and a plugged inlet for the lockplate on the right. After the Civil War the government had a million muzzle loading muskets that they wanted converted to a newer system. This was one of hundreds of systems that was submitted for their consideration. The trials regarding this system resulted in the Allen Trapdoor system. A large “1” is stamped on the right side of the stock near the heel. CONDITION: Excellent with slight surface rust on the bright areas and brilliant casehardening colors on the action. The wood is fine with minor handling marks. Troy Collection 4-52057 FS392 (4,000-6,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2004 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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