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3234
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$4,025.00
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VERY RARE AND FINE 1ST MODEL ALLIN CONVERSION RIFLE.NSN. Cal. 58 RF. Though 5,000 1st Type Allin conversions were made at the Springfield Armory, few survived in orig high condition such as this example. Standard configuration from converted 1864 contract musket with orig Civil War “ESA”(Erskine S. Allin) cartouche and additional inspector “SWP” done at time of alteration. This gun has seen little use with crisp mechanics, bright bore, raised grain and orig finish. PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Very fine overall. Bbl and other originally armory bright mountings are toned to grey with scattered areas of staining. Lock, hammer and breech retain dark muted case colors. Rear sight retains most of its orig fire blue. Stock is especially nice with areas of raised grain with minor cosmetic blemishes and crisp bright inspector cartouches. 52332-116 JS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3234
Auction: Firearms - October 2017 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. |