1863 DATED COLT SPECIAL MODEL 1861 RIFLED MUSKET.

SN N/A. .58 Cal rifled, 40″ long bbl marked “1863” at breech, “V/P” over eagle head on left breech flat, side of bbl is marked “STEEL” and inspected “W.P”. 3-leaf rear sight mounted 2-2/4″ in front of sight, corresponding front sight 1-3/4″ from muzzle. 5-1/2″ lock marked under (spread eagle on bolster) “U.S./COLT’S Pt F A M fg Co/HARTFORD Ct” and behind lock “1863”. Iron furniture consists of 3 screw retained split bands, trigger guard and buttplate (marked “US”). Walnut stock is 52-3/4″ long marked opposite the lock with two U.S. Army inspector cartouches. This gun exhibits a beautiful red color in the wood and the metal is as bright and well-preserved as you will find. This popular Civil War Colt Contract Rifled-Musket would be very difficult to upgrade. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Metal is fine and bright condition showing no evidence of ever being fired, including the shiny, bright bore. Lock markings and bbl markings are crisp and well-defined. All metal is bright except the nipple and rear sight which are fire blued. Walnut stock is in excellent condition with few minor storage nicks and dings. Two bright, crisp inspector’s cartouches are present. 4-50190 JS27 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2321

Auction: Firearms - Spring 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
	2321	$5,175.00	1863 DATED COLT SPECIAL MODEL 1861 RIFLED MUSKET. SN N/A. .58 Cal rifled, 40″ long bbl marked “1863” at breech, “V/P” over eagle head on left breech flat, side of bbl is marked “STEEL” and inspected “W.P”. 3-leaf rear sight mounted 2-2/4″ in front of sight, corresponding front sight 1-3/4″ from muzzle. 5-1/2″ lock marked under (spread eagle on bolster) “U.S./COLT’S Pt F A M fg Co/HARTFORD Ct” and behind lock “1863”. Iron furniture consists of 3 screw retained split bands, trigger guard and buttplate (marked “US”). Walnut stock is 52-3/4″ long marked opposite the lock with two U.S. Army inspector cartouches. This gun exhibits a beautiful red color in the wood and the metal is as bright and well-preserved as you will find. This popular Civil War Colt Contract Rifled-Musket would be very difficult to upgrade. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Metal is fine and bright condition showing no evidence of ever being fired, including the shiny, bright bore. Lock markings and bbl markings are crisp and well-defined. All metal is bright except the nipple and rear sight which are fire blued. Walnut stock is in excellent condition with few minor storage nicks and dings. Two bright, crisp inspector’s cartouches are present. 4-50190 JS27 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2321 Auction: Firearms - Spring 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 COLT SPECIAL MODEL 1861 RIFLED MUSKET.