1862 DATED “NEW YORK” CIVIL WAR CONTRACT RIFLED-MUSKET.

SN NSN. 58 cal. 40″ bbl. This is a very nice example of a scarce Civil War John Sarson and William Roberts of New York City contract of which a total of 5,140 model 1861 rifled muskets were delivered in 1862 and 1863 to U.S. Government. Sarson and Roberts had a much larger contract of 40,000 muskets but as with so many contractors they delivered many less guns to the high standards of U.S. Government inspection. 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/NEW YORK/1862” with Eagle forward of hammer. Bbl flat at breech dated “1862” with “VP/Eagle Head” proof and inspector initial “S”. Sub inspector “S” is found on most other metal parts of gun externally. Stock is cartouched opposite lock and on bottom of stock forward of trigger guard along with a sub inspector “B” back of trigger guard. Two leaf rear sight which more closely approximates shape of M-1855 also has “S” sub inspector mark as found on other metal parts. This particular musket is in fine condition and appears 100% orig and complete in every regard. Pictured on p 127 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 to fine overall. Metal is gray/white showing old cleaning, staining, light pitting and tool marks at breech. Markings are all crisp and discernible. Sub inspector marks are crisp and found externally on bbl, trigger guard, trigger bow, hammer, butt plate, bbl bands and stock. Stock is very good to fine overall with some edge wear and discernible cartouches as can be seen in photos though the 2-initial cartouche forward of trigger guard is light. Stock exhibits scattered storage dings, dents and scratches. This gun functions mechanically and has a bright, shiny bore with discernible rifling. 4-51252 JS11 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3242

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
	3242	$1,725.00	1862 DATED “NEW YORK” CIVIL WAR CONTRACT RIFLED-MUSKET. SN NSN. 58 cal. 40″ bbl. This is a very nice example of a scarce Civil War John Sarson and William Roberts of New York City contract of which a total of 5,140 model 1861 rifled muskets were delivered in 1862 and 1863 to U.S. Government. Sarson and Roberts had a much larger contract of 40,000 muskets but as with so many contractors they delivered many less guns to the high standards of U.S. Government inspection. 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/NEW YORK/1862” with Eagle forward of hammer. Bbl flat at breech dated “1862” with “VP/Eagle Head” proof and inspector initial “S”. Sub inspector “S” is found on most other metal parts of gun externally. Stock is cartouched opposite lock and on bottom of stock forward of trigger guard along with a sub inspector “B” back of trigger guard. Two leaf rear sight which more closely approximates shape of M-1855 also has “S” sub inspector mark as found on other metal parts. This particular musket is in fine condition and appears 100% orig and complete in every regard. Pictured on p 127 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 to fine overall. Metal is gray/white showing old cleaning, staining, light pitting and tool marks at breech. Markings are all crisp and discernible. Sub inspector marks are crisp and found externally on bbl, trigger guard, trigger bow, hammer, butt plate, bbl bands and stock. Stock is very good to fine overall with some edge wear and discernible cartouches as can be seen in photos though the 2-initial cartouche forward of trigger guard is light. Stock exhibits scattered storage dings, dents and scratches. This gun functions mechanically and has a bright, shiny bore with discernible rifling. 4-51252 JS11 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3242 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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1862 DATED “NEW YORK” CIVIL WAR CONTRACT RIFLED-MUSKET.