SCARCE FINE 1861 DATED SPRINGFIELD RIFLED-MUSKET WITH BAYONET.

SN NSN. 58 cal. 40″ bbl. This is a very nice example of Civil War model 1861 Springfield dated 1861 which over 450,000 were made in 1861 and 1862 and few survive in high condition as this was the workhorse musket of the Union Army during the Civil War. Indeed these muskets were often captured and saw continued use by the Confederacy. This gun is consistent with other 1861 Springfields 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/SPRINGFIELD” with Eagle forward of hammer on lock and “1861” on tail of lock and on bbl flat and “VP/Eagle Head” proof. There are two inspectors cartouches crisply stamped opposite lock as can be seen in photos. This is not a surplus gun and no doubt saw some service but is in wonderful condition and a survivor of the early Civil War. This particular Springfield is hard to find in nice condition and appears 100% orig and complete in every regard including bayonet and its orig regulation leather sling. Pictured on pp 22 and 23 of The US Model 1861 Springfield Rifle Musket by Daniel D. Hartzler, Larry W. Yantz and James B. Whisker. PROVENANCE: LTC (r) Bert Millikin Collection. CONDITION: Very good overall. Metal is gray/bright showing old cleaning, staining and light pitting, especially at breech. Markings are all discernible though bbl date and “VP” proof are worn as can be seen in photos. The accompanying bayonet is in good matching condition, fits gun well. Stock is very good-fine overall with crisp edges, good inspector cartouches with a few scattered dings and dents. This gun functions mechanically and has good discernible rifling. 4-51246 JS3 (3,000-4,000) – Lot 3239

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
	3239	$5,175.00	SCARCE FINE 1861 DATED SPRINGFIELD RIFLED-MUSKET WITH BAYONET. SN NSN. 58 cal. 40″ bbl. This is a very nice example of Civil War model 1861 Springfield dated 1861 which over 450,000 were made in 1861 and 1862 and few survive in high condition as this was the workhorse musket of the Union Army during the Civil War. Indeed these muskets were often captured and saw continued use by the Confederacy. This gun is consistent with other 1861 Springfields 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/SPRINGFIELD” with Eagle forward of hammer on lock and “1861” on tail of lock and on bbl flat and “VP/Eagle Head” proof. There are two inspectors cartouches crisply stamped opposite lock as can be seen in photos. This is not a surplus gun and no doubt saw some service but is in wonderful condition and a survivor of the early Civil War. This particular Springfield is hard to find in nice condition and appears 100% orig and complete in every regard including bayonet and its orig regulation leather sling. Pictured on pp 22 and 23 of The US Model 1861 Springfield Rifle Musket by Daniel D. Hartzler, Larry W. Yantz and James B. Whisker. PROVENANCE: LTC (r) Bert Millikin Collection. CONDITION: Very good overall. Metal is gray/bright showing old cleaning, staining and light pitting, especially at breech. Markings are all discernible though bbl date and “VP” proof are worn as can be seen in photos. The accompanying bayonet is in good matching condition, fits gun well. Stock is very good-fine overall with crisp edges, good inspector cartouches with a few scattered dings and dents. This gun functions mechanically and has good discernible rifling. 4-51246 JS3 (3,000-4,000) – Lot 3239 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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SCARCE FINE 1861 DATED SPRINGFIELD RIFLED-MUSKET WITH BAYONET.