1863 DATED ROBINSON CONTRACT CIVIL WAR MUSKET WITH BAYONET.

SN NSN. 58 cal. 40″ bbl. This is a very nice example of Civil War Edward Robinson, New York City contract. Edward Robinson was one of the principles of the Union Arms Co. This company had combined contracts of 90,000 rifle-muskets as of January 3, 1862. According to Moller in his text American Military Shoulder Arms “Edward Robinson was credited with deliveries of 30,000 rifle-muskets to the Ordnance Dept between 1863 and 1865 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/E. ROBINSON/NEW YORK” with Eagle forward of hammer on lock and “1863” on tail of lock and on bbl flat and “VP/Eagle Head” proof and inspector initials “GEC” and “C” (condemnation?) are found on left side of breech. There are two inspectors cartouches stamped opposite lock as can be seen in photos. This particular contract is in fine condition and appears 100% orig and complete in every regard including bayonet. PROVENANCE: LTC (r) Bert Millikin Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Metal is gray/bright showing old cleaning, staining and pitting. Markings are all fairly crisp and discernible. Sub inspector marks are crisp and found on most every part. The accompanying bayonet is in good matching condition, fits gun well. Stock is fine overall with crisp edges, good sub inspector and inspector cartouches as can be seen in photos with a few scattered storage dents and scratches. This gun functions mechanically and has a bright, shiny bore with minor pitting. 4-51241 JS7 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3251

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
	3251	$1,610.00	1863 DATED ROBINSON CONTRACT CIVIL WAR MUSKET WITH BAYONET. SN NSN. 58 cal. 40″ bbl. This is a very nice example of Civil War Edward Robinson, New York City contract. Edward Robinson was one of the principles of the Union Arms Co. This company had combined contracts of 90,000 rifle-muskets as of January 3, 1862. According to Moller in his text American Military Shoulder Arms “Edward Robinson was credited with deliveries of 30,000 rifle-muskets to the Ordnance Dept between 1863 and 1865 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/E. ROBINSON/NEW YORK” with Eagle forward of hammer on lock and “1863” on tail of lock and on bbl flat and “VP/Eagle Head” proof and inspector initials “GEC” and “C” (condemnation?) are found on left side of breech. There are two inspectors cartouches stamped opposite lock as can be seen in photos. This particular contract is in fine condition and appears 100% orig and complete in every regard including bayonet. PROVENANCE: LTC (r) Bert Millikin Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Metal is gray/bright showing old cleaning, staining and pitting. Markings are all fairly crisp and discernible. Sub inspector marks are crisp and found on most every part. The accompanying bayonet is in good matching condition, fits gun well. Stock is fine overall with crisp edges, good sub inspector and inspector cartouches as can be seen in photos with a few scattered storage dents and scratches. This gun functions mechanically and has a bright, shiny bore with minor pitting. 4-51241 JS7 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3251 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 ROBINSON CONTRACT CIVIL WAR MUSKET WITH BAYONET.