1863 DATED TRENTON CONTRACT CIVIL WAR RIFLED-MUSKET WITH BAYONET.

SN NSN. 58 cal. 40″ bbl. This is a very nice example of Civil War Addison M. Burt of Trenton, NJ contract of which a total of 11,500 model 1861 rifled muskets were delivered in 1863 and 1864 to U.S. Government. 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 “US/TRENTON” with Eagle forward of hammer on lock and “1863” on tail of lock and on bbl flat and “VP/Eagle Head” proof and inspector initial “T” with a star are found on left side of breech. Stock is maker marked opposite lock “J.T. HODGE” who was Addison Burt’s partner at the Trenton Locomotive and Machine Co. There are two inspectors cartouches crisply stamped opposite lock as can be seen in photos. Addison Burt originally had a contract for 50,000 muskets early in the war but as stated was only able to deliver 11,500. This particular contract is about as fine condition as this gun is found and appears 100% orig and complete in every regard. Pictured on p 149 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/bright showing old cleaning, staining and polishing marks. Markings are all fairly crisp and discernible. Sub inspector marks are crisp and found externally on bbl, trigger guard, butt plate, bbl bands and bayonet. The accompanying bayonet is in good matching condition, fits gun well. Stock is fine overall with crisp edges, good sub inspector and inspector marks as can be seen in photos with scattered storage dings and dents. This gun functions mechanically and has a bright, shiny bore with minor pitting. 4-51242 JS2 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3250

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
	3250	$2,875.00	1863 DATED TRENTON CONTRACT CIVIL WAR RIFLED-MUSKET WITH BAYONET. SN NSN. 58 cal. 40″ bbl. This is a very nice example of Civil War Addison M. Burt of Trenton, NJ contract of which a total of 11,500 model 1861 rifled muskets were delivered in 1863 and 1864 to U.S. Government. 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 “US/TRENTON” with Eagle forward of hammer on lock and “1863” on tail of lock and on bbl flat and “VP/Eagle Head” proof and inspector initial “T” with a star are found on left side of breech. Stock is maker marked opposite lock “J.T. HODGE” who was Addison Burt’s partner at the Trenton Locomotive and Machine Co. There are two inspectors cartouches crisply stamped opposite lock as can be seen in photos. Addison Burt originally had a contract for 50,000 muskets early in the war but as stated was only able to deliver 11,500. This particular contract is about as fine condition as this gun is found and appears 100% orig and complete in every regard. Pictured on p 149 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/bright showing old cleaning, staining and polishing marks. Markings are all fairly crisp and discernible. Sub inspector marks are crisp and found externally on bbl, trigger guard, butt plate, bbl bands and bayonet. The accompanying bayonet is in good matching condition, fits gun well. Stock is fine overall with crisp edges, good sub inspector and inspector marks as can be seen in photos with scattered storage dings and dents. This gun functions mechanically and has a bright, shiny bore with minor pitting. 4-51242 JS2 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3250 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 TRENTON CONTRACT CIVIL WAR RIFLED-MUSKET WITH BAYONET.