SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1869 CONVERSION MUSKET.

SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1869 CONVERSION MUSKET. Cal. 50/70. SN 11451. 32-5/8” rnd bbl. Dated 1863 on beveled lockplate. Marked “1869 / eagle head over crossed arrows / U.S.” on top of breechblock. There are four cartouches on left flat of stock, two “ESA” and two “FWS”. Initials “W.O.G.” are stamped on left side of stock near buttplate. CONDITION: Most of near-black finish on the action and rear sight remains. Lockplate has faint traces of color around hammer, but is mostly gray. Hammer has slightly more casehardening color. Right pieces have scattered spots of light surface rust. Stock has minor handling marks and mostly sharp edges. Mechanically fine. Bore is bright with some light pitting. Edwards Collection 4-58454 FS135 (2,500-4,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2006

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
	135	$2,530.00	SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1869 CONVERSION MUSKET. Cal. 50/70. SN 11451. 32-5/8” rnd bbl. Dated 1863 on beveled lockplate. Marked “1869 / eagle head over crossed arrows / U.S.” on top of breechblock. There are four cartouches on left flat of stock, two “ESA” and two “FWS”. Initials “W.O.G.” are stamped on left side of stock near buttplate. CONDITION: Most of near-black finish on the action and rear sight remains. Lockplate has faint traces of color around hammer, but is mostly gray. Hammer has slightly more casehardening color. Right pieces have scattered spots of light surface rust. Stock has minor handling marks and mostly sharp edges. Mechanically fine. Bore is bright with some light pitting. Edwards Collection 4-58454 FS135 (2,500-4,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2006 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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