SAVAGE MODEL 1861 NEW JERSEY RIFLED MUSKET

SAVAGE MODEL 1861 NEW JERSEY RIFLED MUSKET SN NSN. Cal. 58. Usual configuration with 40” rnd bbl, sq base front sight/bayonet lug with standard three blade musket sight, graduated to 500 yards. Lockplate has usual Savage markings and is dated “1863”. Same date and “VP” & eagle proofs are on the breech end of the bbl. Left side flat of bbl and left side flat of stock are stamped “N.J”. Several thousands of these rifled muskets were manufactured in the period 1862-64 and were primarily issued to New Jersey Units, although a few were sold to other states to arm their units. CONDITION: Fine. Metal, overall retains a cleaned gray patina beginning to re-patinate with scattered fine pitting. Stock has a crack in front of lockplate, otherwise wood is sound with minor nicks and scratches and retains most of an old, cleaned, hand worn patina. Mechanics are crisp, very bright shiny bore. 4-32820 JR528 (2,000-3,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007

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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	1475	$0.00	SAVAGE MODEL 1861 NEW JERSEY RIFLED MUSKET SN NSN. Cal. 58. Usual configuration with 40” rnd bbl, sq base front sight/bayonet lug with standard three blade musket sight, graduated to 500 yards. Lockplate has usual Savage markings and is dated “1863”. Same date and “VP” & eagle proofs are on the breech end of the bbl. Left side flat of bbl and left side flat of stock are stamped “N.J”. Several thousands of these rifled muskets were manufactured in the period 1862-64 and were primarily issued to New Jersey Units, although a few were sold to other states to arm their units. CONDITION: Fine. Metal, overall retains a cleaned gray patina beginning to re-patinate with scattered fine pitting. Stock has a crack in front of lockplate, otherwise wood is sound with minor nicks and scratches and retains most of an old, cleaned, hand worn patina. Mechanics are crisp, very bright shiny bore. 4-32820 JR528 (2,000-3,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007 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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