MONROE BLUES ALTERATION MUSKET.

MONROE BLUES ALTERATION MUSKET. SN NSN. Cal. 69. Several states, both North and South, had a “Monroe Blues” as a company designation. A little detective work could potentially solve this mystery, as this gun also has an inset star with “3rd” engraved on it, so if there is a 3rd Regiment with a company name “Monroe Blues,” you would probably have a match. This gun potentially was to be used as a shooting prize, and maybe was a prize, but never inscribed to a recipient. Presentation plaque on reverse of buttstock simply reads “Presented by / The Monroe Blues / To” leaving a blank space for a name. Mr. Michel describes this gun as follows: “This alteration to percussion of a Model 1840 Nippes contract musket is actually a re-alteration of a Nippes/Maynard primer musket alteration as evidence by the plugged hole to the rear of the drum bolster. That hole was orig for the primer box (now removed) attachment screw. On the left side of the butt a brass eagle over banner plate has been inlet and pinned to the stock. There is light engraving of the eagle’s feathers and eye, but the banner is unengraved. A brass star has been inlet into the top of teh wrist of the stock to the rear of the breechplug tang. The star is engraved ‘3rd’. A silver plaque has been inlet and pinned into the left side of the buttstock. It is engraved ‘Presenteed by the Monroe Blues to’ but no name has been engraved as well”. CONDITION: Metal surfaces all cleaned with scattered pitting. Accompanying bayonet is surcharged U.S. Overall good condition and fits gun well. Stock is sound and cleaned with scattered nicks and scratches. 4-31280 JS195 (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
	1076	$3,737.00	MONROE BLUES ALTERATION MUSKET. SN NSN. Cal. 69. Several states, both North and South, had a “Monroe Blues” as a company designation. A little detective work could potentially solve this mystery, as this gun also has an inset star with “3rd” engraved on it, so if there is a 3rd Regiment with a company name “Monroe Blues,” you would probably have a match. This gun potentially was to be used as a shooting prize, and maybe was a prize, but never inscribed to a recipient. Presentation plaque on reverse of buttstock simply reads “Presented by / The Monroe Blues / To” leaving a blank space for a name. Mr. Michel describes this gun as follows: “This alteration to percussion of a Model 1840 Nippes contract musket is actually a re-alteration of a Nippes/Maynard primer musket alteration as evidence by the plugged hole to the rear of the drum bolster. That hole was orig for the primer box (now removed) attachment screw. On the left side of the butt a brass eagle over banner plate has been inlet and pinned to the stock. There is light engraving of the eagle’s feathers and eye, but the banner is unengraved. A brass star has been inlet into the top of teh wrist of the stock to the rear of the breechplug tang. The star is engraved ‘3rd’. A silver plaque has been inlet and pinned into the left side of the buttstock. It is engraved ‘Presenteed by the Monroe Blues to’ but no name has been engraved as well”. CONDITION: Metal surfaces all cleaned with scattered pitting. Accompanying bayonet is surcharged U.S. Overall good condition and fits gun well. Stock is sound and cleaned with scattered nicks and scratches. 4-31280 JS195 (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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