1863 DATED COLT SPECIAL CONTRACT CIVIL WAR RIFLE-MUSKET WITH BAYONET.

SN NSN. 58 cal. 40″ bbl. Extremely fine example of an 1863 dated Colt Special Model contract musket in near new condition. This gun is original and complete in unfired condition with just minor storage issues. This musket conforms to all models of this contract with rnd bbl and iron mountings, including a US surcharged bayonet. Colt produced over 110,000 special model contract rifles utilizing flat bands on the early models and clamping bands on the later models. This particular example is consistent with the model 1863 type 1 Springfields with clamping bands and no band springs. This particular gun appears like new with bright orig polish to the lock and bands and a more muted brightness to bbl. Two leaf rear sight retains most of its orig bright blue. Sub inspector letters are crisp and found on most every part. Stock is like new with crisp, bright cartouches. This is a popular and extremely well made Civil War long arm and a very fine example that would be difficult to upgrade. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Metal is bright with few areas of minor staining. Markings are crisp and bright. Eagle on bolster above lock is crisp and well-struck. Bore in this gun is mirror bright. Stock is sound and solid overall with raised grain, bright crisp cartouches with only a few small scattered dings, dents and scratches from storage. Bayonet has gray/bright blade with scattered staining and cleaning. Mechanically gun functions properly. 4-53930 JS13 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3244

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
	3244	$4,025.00	1863 DATED COLT SPECIAL CONTRACT CIVIL WAR RIFLE-MUSKET WITH BAYONET. SN NSN. 58 cal. 40″ bbl. Extremely fine example of an 1863 dated Colt Special Model contract musket in near new condition. This gun is original and complete in unfired condition with just minor storage issues. This musket conforms to all models of this contract with rnd bbl and iron mountings, including a US surcharged bayonet. Colt produced over 110,000 special model contract rifles utilizing flat bands on the early models and clamping bands on the later models. This particular example is consistent with the model 1863 type 1 Springfields with clamping bands and no band springs. This particular gun appears like new with bright orig polish to the lock and bands and a more muted brightness to bbl. Two leaf rear sight retains most of its orig bright blue. Sub inspector letters are crisp and found on most every part. Stock is like new with crisp, bright cartouches. This is a popular and extremely well made Civil War long arm and a very fine example that would be difficult to upgrade. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Metal is bright with few areas of minor staining. Markings are crisp and bright. Eagle on bolster above lock is crisp and well-struck. Bore in this gun is mirror bright. Stock is sound and solid overall with raised grain, bright crisp cartouches with only a few small scattered dings, dents and scratches from storage. Bayonet has gray/bright blade with scattered staining and cleaning. Mechanically gun functions properly. 4-53930 JS13 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3244 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 COLT SPECIAL CONTRACT CIVIL WAR RIFLE-MUSKET WITH BAYONET.