SPECIAL MODEL 1861 COLT CONTRACT RIFLE MUSKET WITH BAYONET.

SPECIAL MODEL 1861 COLT CONTRACT RIFLE MUSKET WITH BAYONET. SN NSN. Cal. 58. This is a very fine example of an 1863 dated Colt Special Model contract rifle. This gun is original and complete in unfired condition with just minor storage issues. This musket conforms to all models of this contract with 40″ rnd bbl and iron mountings including a US surcharged bayonet with the letter “F” stamped below the “US”. This is a popular Civil War longarm and this is a fine example that would be difficult to upgrade. CONDITION: Bbl is gray/bright overall with scattered areas of staining and pitting. Metal bands, ramrod, trigger guard and buttplate are all bright with scattered areas of staining and pitting. Lock and hammer are smooth and bright with crisp markings. Eagle on bolster above lock is crisp and well-struck. Bore in this gun is mirror bright. Stock is sound and solid overall with raised grain, bright crisp cartouches with scattered dings, dents and scrapes from storage. Bayonet has gray/bright blade with scattered staining. Socket is gray with staining and pitting. 4-41493 JS113 (4,000-6,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011

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
	2203	$4,887.50	SPECIAL MODEL 1861 COLT CONTRACT RIFLE MUSKET WITH BAYONET. SN NSN. Cal. 58. This is a very fine example of an 1863 dated Colt Special Model contract rifle. This gun is original and complete in unfired condition with just minor storage issues. This musket conforms to all models of this contract with 40″ rnd bbl and iron mountings including a US surcharged bayonet with the letter “F” stamped below the “US”. This is a popular Civil War longarm and this is a fine example that would be difficult to upgrade. CONDITION: Bbl is gray/bright overall with scattered areas of staining and pitting. Metal bands, ramrod, trigger guard and buttplate are all bright with scattered areas of staining and pitting. Lock and hammer are smooth and bright with crisp markings. Eagle on bolster above lock is crisp and well-struck. Bore in this gun is mirror bright. Stock is sound and solid overall with raised grain, bright crisp cartouches with scattered dings, dents and scrapes from storage. Bayonet has gray/bright blade with scattered staining. Socket is gray with staining and pitting. 4-41493 JS113 (4,000-6,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011 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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