ALTERED 1864 DATED SPRINGFIELD RIFLE/MUSKET.

ALTERED 1864 DATED SPRINGFIELD RIFLE/MUSKET. Cal. 58. Bbl is reduced to 30” with the square base front sight/bayonet lug relocated about 1-1/4” from the muzzle. It has 2-leaf musket rear sight, 2- bands with tulip head ramrod commensurately reduced in length. The bbl & lockplate are both dated “1864”. The top of the comb has a rack #37. The left side of the butt is crudely carved “Atlanta / Sep 4 64”. This appears to be one of the field altered pieces. CONDITION: Good to very good. Metal cleaned to bright with scattered light to moderate pitting on the bbl. Wood is sound and retains most of an old sanded refinish. Hammer spring is weak, bore is strong and bright with moderate pitting. 4-51130 JR1051 (500-1,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 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
	156	$402.00	ALTERED 1864 DATED SPRINGFIELD RIFLE/MUSKET. Cal. 58. Bbl is reduced to 30” with the square base front sight/bayonet lug relocated about 1-1/4” from the muzzle. It has 2-leaf musket rear sight, 2- bands with tulip head ramrod commensurately reduced in length. The bbl & lockplate are both dated “1864”. The top of the comb has a rack #37. The left side of the butt is crudely carved “Atlanta / Sep 4 64”. This appears to be one of the field altered pieces. CONDITION: Good to very good. Metal cleaned to bright with scattered light to moderate pitting on the bbl. Wood is sound and retains most of an old sanded refinish. Hammer spring is weak, bore is strong and bright with moderate pitting. 4-51130 JR1051 (500-1,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 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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