1858 DATED HARPER’S FERRY MODEL 1855 MUSKET.

1858 DATED HARPER’S FERRY MODEL 1855 MUSKET. At the outbreak of the Civil War, this was the finest long arm in American arsenals; and these guns being made in Harper’s Ferry often saw Confederate use. This is a very fine example being all-original and authentic and very nice condition with great markings. This gun has matching lock and bbl markings of 1858, and correct inspector marks on bbl and stock. “WCK” inspector is also stamped on bbl and stock between inspector’s cartouches. This is your opportunity to buy a really fine example of this musket with the correct long-range rear sight. CONDITION: Metal overall is smooth and gray with scattered areas of staining and pitting. Bbl date and inspector’s marks are crisp as are lock date and Harper’s Ferry markings and the eagle on Maynard priming door is especially crisp. The stock is sound and solid with areas of raised grain with numerous small storage dings and dents. Inspector’s cartouches in stock are crisp and well-defined. Buttplate is surcharged US with scattered areas of rust and pitting. Bbl bands are overall gray/bright with scattered areas of staining and minor pitting. The bore is very good, fairly bright and rifling is well-defined. 4-44240 JS90 (3,000-4,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011

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
	2367	$3,737.50	1858 DATED HARPER’S FERRY MODEL 1855 MUSKET. At the outbreak of the Civil War, this was the finest long arm in American arsenals; and these guns being made in Harper’s Ferry often saw Confederate use. This is a very fine example being all-original and authentic and very nice condition with great markings. This gun has matching lock and bbl markings of 1858, and correct inspector marks on bbl and stock. “WCK” inspector is also stamped on bbl and stock between inspector’s cartouches. This is your opportunity to buy a really fine example of this musket with the correct long-range rear sight. CONDITION: Metal overall is smooth and gray with scattered areas of staining and pitting. Bbl date and inspector’s marks are crisp as are lock date and Harper’s Ferry markings and the eagle on Maynard priming door is especially crisp. The stock is sound and solid with areas of raised grain with numerous small storage dings and dents. Inspector’s cartouches in stock are crisp and well-defined. Buttplate is surcharged US with scattered areas of rust and pitting. Bbl bands are overall gray/bright with scattered areas of staining and minor pitting. The bore is very good, fairly bright and rifling is well-defined. 4-44240 JS90 (3,000-4,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011 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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