MODEL 1863 SPRINGFIELD TYPE II RIFLED MUSKET.

MODEL 1863 SPRINGFIELD TYPE II RIFLED MUSKET. SN NSN. Barrel is 40 inches long, caliber .58 rifled and rifled with three grooves having a mint bore with sharp rifling. The barrel is dated 1864 near the tang, and has the normal V, P and eaglehead on the left breech flat. This rifle musket has the standard configuration with solid bands retained by three band springs, a single leaf rear sight graduated to 500 yards and the original ramrod. The Lock is marked with a spread winged eagle in front of the hammer with the date 1864 behind it. Stock is correct and clearly shows the script inspectors initials of WPF and ESA opposite the lock. PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: The metal is clean and bright showing evidence of having been lightly cleaned but is overall excellent with excellent edges, sharp clear markings and retains most of the case color of the lock and blued rear sight. The Black Walnut stock also shows evidence of a light refinishing years ago but has retains all markings and edges. 4-45530-1 PAS6 (2,000-6,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012

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
	1672	$2,875.00	MODEL 1863 SPRINGFIELD TYPE II RIFLED MUSKET. SN NSN. Barrel is 40 inches long, caliber .58 rifled and rifled with three grooves having a mint bore with sharp rifling. The barrel is dated 1864 near the tang, and has the normal V, P and eaglehead on the left breech flat. This rifle musket has the standard configuration with solid bands retained by three band springs, a single leaf rear sight graduated to 500 yards and the original ramrod. The Lock is marked with a spread winged eagle in front of the hammer with the date 1864 behind it. Stock is correct and clearly shows the script inspectors initials of WPF and ESA opposite the lock. PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: The metal is clean and bright showing evidence of having been lightly cleaned but is overall excellent with excellent edges, sharp clear markings and retains most of the case color of the lock and blued rear sight. The Black Walnut stock also shows evidence of a light refinishing years ago but has retains all markings and edges. 4-45530-1 PAS6 (2,000-6,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012 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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