1863 DATED CIVIL WAR NORWICH CONTRACT RIFLE-MUSKET.

SN NSN. 58 cal. 40″ bbl. This is a very nice example of Civil War James Mowry, Norwich, CT contract of which a total of 22,000 rifled muskets were delivered in 1863 and 1864 to U.S. Government. This gun is consistent with other 1861 contracts being iron mounted, fitted with three flat bands that are spring retained, two leaf rear sight and swelled tulip tip ramrod. This gun is properly marked “US/NORWICH” with Eagle forward of hammer on lock and “1863” on tail of lock and “1864” on bbl flat and “VP/Eagle Head” proof on left side of breech. Stock has no inspector cartouches through there is a large “Q” stamped on bottom of stock forward of trigger guard and a couple sub inspectors marks on other parts of stock. This particular contract is in fine condition and appears 100% orig and complete in every regard. PROVENANCE: LTC (r) Bert Millikin Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Metal is gray/bright showing old cleaning, staining, polish marks and pitting. Markings are all fairly crisp and discernible. Sub inspector marks in stock are discernible. Stock is sound and solid and very good-fine overall with good edges and scattered storage dings and dents. This gun functions mechanically and has a bright, shiny bore. 4-51251 JS9 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3246

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014

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
	3246	$1,534.00	1863 DATED CIVIL WAR NORWICH CONTRACT RIFLE-MUSKET. SN NSN. 58 cal. 40″ bbl. This is a very nice example of Civil War James Mowry, Norwich, CT contract of which a total of 22,000 rifled muskets were delivered in 1863 and 1864 to U.S. Government. This gun is consistent with other 1861 contracts being iron mounted, fitted with three flat bands that are spring retained, two leaf rear sight and swelled tulip tip ramrod. This gun is properly marked “US/NORWICH” with Eagle forward of hammer on lock and “1863” on tail of lock and “1864” on bbl flat and “VP/Eagle Head” proof on left side of breech. Stock has no inspector cartouches through there is a large “Q” stamped on bottom of stock forward of trigger guard and a couple sub inspectors marks on other parts of stock. This particular contract is in fine condition and appears 100% orig and complete in every regard. PROVENANCE: LTC (r) Bert Millikin Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Metal is gray/bright showing old cleaning, staining, polish marks and pitting. Markings are all fairly crisp and discernible. Sub inspector marks in stock are discernible. Stock is sound and solid and very good-fine overall with good edges and scattered storage dings and dents. This gun functions mechanically and has a bright, shiny bore. 4-51251 JS9 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3246 Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014 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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1863 DATED CIVIL WAR NORWICH CONTRACT RIFLE-MUSKET.