RARE 1863 DATED UNION ARMS CONTRACT CIVIL WAR RIFLED-MUSKET WITH BAYONET.

SN NSN. 58 cal. 40″ bbl. This is a very fine example of Civil War Union Arms Co. contract of which according to George Moller’s text American Military Shoulder Arms states a total of 65,000 model 1861 rifled-muskets were ordered by the state of New York in three seperate contracts in 1861. No guns were purchased by the US Ordinance Dept and Moller states “It has been reported that fewer than 300 of these rifled muskets were purchased by the state of New York but this has not been verified”. 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 “U.A.CO./NEW YORK” with Eagle forward of hammer on lock and “1863” on tail of lock and on bbl flat and “VP/Eagle Head” proof. This particular contract is about as fine condition as this gun is ever found and appears 100% orig and complete in every regard. Pictured on pp 159 and 160 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: Fine overall. Metal is gray/white showing old cleaning, minor staining and pitting. Two leaf rear sight retains much of its orig blue finish. Markings are all fairly crisp. There are no inspectors marks or cartouches only scattered single letter “C” on stock and bands externally. These do not appear to be condemnation marks but sub inspector mark but “C”s are unusual. The accompanying bayonet is in good matching condition, fits gun well. Stock is fine overall with crisp edges an some raised grain. There are traces of an old varnish, stock has good hand worn patina. This gun functions mechanically and has a bright, shiny bore. 4-51244 JS5 (3,000-4,000) – Lot 3248

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
	3248	$4,312.50	RARE 1863 DATED UNION ARMS CONTRACT CIVIL WAR RIFLED-MUSKET WITH BAYONET. SN NSN. 58 cal. 40″ bbl. This is a very fine example of Civil War Union Arms Co. contract of which according to George Moller’s text American Military Shoulder Arms states a total of 65,000 model 1861 rifled-muskets were ordered by the state of New York in three seperate contracts in 1861. No guns were purchased by the US Ordinance Dept and Moller states “It has been reported that fewer than 300 of these rifled muskets were purchased by the state of New York but this has not been verified”. 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 “U.A.CO./NEW YORK” with Eagle forward of hammer on lock and “1863” on tail of lock and on bbl flat and “VP/Eagle Head” proof. This particular contract is about as fine condition as this gun is ever found and appears 100% orig and complete in every regard. Pictured on pp 159 and 160 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: Fine overall. Metal is gray/white showing old cleaning, minor staining and pitting. Two leaf rear sight retains much of its orig blue finish. Markings are all fairly crisp. There are no inspectors marks or cartouches only scattered single letter “C” on stock and bands externally. These do not appear to be condemnation marks but sub inspector mark but “C”s are unusual. The accompanying bayonet is in good matching condition, fits gun well. Stock is fine overall with crisp edges an some raised grain. There are traces of an old varnish, stock has good hand worn patina. This gun functions mechanically and has a bright, shiny bore. 4-51244 JS5 (3,000-4,000) – Lot 3248 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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RARE 1863 DATED UNION ARMS CONTRACT CIVIL WAR RIFLED-MUSKET WITH BAYONET.