1864 DATED COLT SPECIAL CONTRACT CIVIL WAR RIFLED-MUSKET.

SN NSN. 58 cal. 40″ bbl. This is a nice example of a Colt Contract Musket utilizing 1863 style clamping bands and being dated 1864 on lock & bbl. This gun conforms to other special contract Civil War muskets with Eagle head stamp on bolster instead of clean-out screw. Lock is marked forward of hammer “US/COLT’S PT F A MFG CO/HARTFORD CT”. Rear of hammer, lock is marked “1864” and matching “1864” is found on bbl breech along with “VP/Eagle head” proofs along with marking of “STEELE” and inspectors initials “MNM”. This gun is in fine condition with crisp marks, crisp, bright bore & rifling. This gun is 100% orig & complete. PROVENANCE: LTC (r) Bert Millikin Collection. CONDITION: Metal overall is gray/white with scattered staining. Markings are crisp and well-defined though inspector cartouches in stock are weak as stock has been sanded and lost is sharp edges though it exhibits a pleasant red patina. Gun overall has been coated in a thin varnish which appears yellow on metal but could easily be taken off if desired. 4-51249 JS10 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3253

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
	3253	$2,950.00	1864 DATED COLT SPECIAL CONTRACT CIVIL WAR RIFLED-MUSKET. SN NSN. 58 cal. 40″ bbl. This is a nice example of a Colt Contract Musket utilizing 1863 style clamping bands and being dated 1864 on lock & bbl. This gun conforms to other special contract Civil War muskets with Eagle head stamp on bolster instead of clean-out screw. Lock is marked forward of hammer “US/COLT’S PT F A MFG CO/HARTFORD CT”. Rear of hammer, lock is marked “1864” and matching “1864” is found on bbl breech along with “VP/Eagle head” proofs along with marking of “STEELE” and inspectors initials “MNM”. This gun is in fine condition with crisp marks, crisp, bright bore & rifling. This gun is 100% orig & complete. PROVENANCE: LTC (r) Bert Millikin Collection. CONDITION: Metal overall is gray/white with scattered staining. Markings are crisp and well-defined though inspector cartouches in stock are weak as stock has been sanded and lost is sharp edges though it exhibits a pleasant red patina. Gun overall has been coated in a thin varnish which appears yellow on metal but could easily be taken off if desired. 4-51249 JS10 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3253 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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1864 DATED COLT SPECIAL CONTRACT CIVIL WAR RIFLED-MUSKET.