1863 DATED SPRINGFIELD RIFLE MUSKET.

1863 DATED SPRINGFIELD RIFLE MUSKET. Cal. 58. Usual configuration, 40” bbl, square based front sight/bayonet lug that has an added brass blade, with standard 2-position musket rear sight with a walnut stock, having three bbl bands and a tulip head ramrod. The left stock flat has two visible cartouches and the left bbl flat is stamped in small letters “W.H. Beigle. Co. F. 143. P. V.” American Civil War Research data base search discloses that William H. Beagle (sp) enlisted 8/13/1863 as a private in “F” company PA, 143rd Infantry and was mustered out 6/12/1865 at Harts Island, NY. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains an even medium gray patina with scattered light surface rust. Lockplate is a mottled silver/brown patina. Wood is sound with a fine hand rubbed patina. Crisp mechanics and strong, pitted bore. 4-50984 JR834 (2,500-4,000)

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
	695	$2,070.00	1863 DATED SPRINGFIELD RIFLE MUSKET. Cal. 58. Usual configuration, 40” bbl, square based front sight/bayonet lug that has an added brass blade, with standard 2-position musket rear sight with a walnut stock, having three bbl bands and a tulip head ramrod. The left stock flat has two visible cartouches and the left bbl flat is stamped in small letters “W.H. Beigle. Co. F. 143. P. V.” American Civil War Research data base search discloses that William H. Beagle (sp) enlisted 8/13/1863 as a private in “F” company PA, 143rd Infantry and was mustered out 6/12/1865 at Harts Island, NY. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains an even medium gray patina with scattered light surface rust. Lockplate is a mottled silver/brown patina. Wood is sound with a fine hand rubbed patina. Crisp mechanics and strong, pitted bore. 4-50984 JR834 (2,500-4,000) 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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