CONFEDERATE ALTERATION OF MODEL 1812 SPRINGFIELD MUSKET.

CONFEDERATE ALTERATION OF MODEL 1812 SPRINGFIELD MUSKET. SN NSN. Cal. 69. Mr. Michel describes this gun as follows: “Bolster alteration to percussion of Model 1812 Springfield musket with ‘Wickham improvement’ stud retained bands. Lockplate marked forward of hammer, eagle / ‘Springfield’, and at tail ‘1815’. Altered by Union Manufacturing Company of Richmond with typical rounded bottom bolster and lockplate filed to conform to reounded contour. Reassembly number ’17’ on inside of percussion hammer. With bayonet”. CONDITION: Metal surfaces cleaned overall with scattered pitting. Lock markings are discernible, as are bbl proofs. Stock is cleaned. Scattered scratches, nicks. Accompanying bayonet is surcharged and inspected US and is very good overall. 4-31279 JS199 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007

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
	1075	$2,415.00	CONFEDERATE ALTERATION OF MODEL 1812 SPRINGFIELD MUSKET. SN NSN. Cal. 69. Mr. Michel describes this gun as follows: “Bolster alteration to percussion of Model 1812 Springfield musket with ‘Wickham improvement’ stud retained bands. Lockplate marked forward of hammer, eagle / ‘Springfield’, and at tail ‘1815’. Altered by Union Manufacturing Company of Richmond with typical rounded bottom bolster and lockplate filed to conform to reounded contour. Reassembly number ’17’ on inside of percussion hammer. With bayonet”. CONDITION: Metal surfaces cleaned overall with scattered pitting. Lock markings are discernible, as are bbl proofs. Stock is cleaned. Scattered scratches, nicks. Accompanying bayonet is surcharged and inspected US and is very good overall. 4-31279 JS199 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007 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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