CIVIL WAR MERRILL RIFLE WITH BAYONET.

CIVIL WAR MERRILL RIFLE WITH BAYONET. SN 8587. Cal 54. Bayonet SN 7117. You are bidding on a scarce US purchased Merrill rifle. According to most references only 770 such guns were purchased. This gun is standard configuration with brass furniture including nosecap, bands, trigger guard, patchbox and buttplate. There is no US surcharge, however there is a weak cartouche visible above brass lock escutcheon plate opposite lock as can be seen in photo here. This gun also has a 2-1/4″ x 2″ paper tag attached which is difficult to read because of darkening to lacquer or varnish. The discernible writing, in French, has a Major’s name which we cannot make out and “Musee d’Armee”. Matching secondary numbers “81/7” are visible on various parts including trigger bow, patchbox and various breech latch parts. Breech latch is marked “JH MERRILL BALTO/PAT. JULY 1858”. The lock is similarly marked along with the “APL.9 MAY 21-28-61” along with serial number “8587”. The stock is sound, however, 2 large hairline cracks are present in wrist. The stock exhibits numerous scratches, scrapes and nicks. The bbl retains much of its original blue though much has thinned and darkened. Other metal surfaces are gray/bright with lock markings being fine and crisp. Breech markings are good with scattered pinprick pitting. The bore is bright with good discernible rifling. The stock has two small fitted iron plates with spring loaded iron pins to retain bands. These appear original to the gun, but are not a feature we are familiar with and could have been a later improvement. This is a very scarce and highly sought after American Martial Civil War rifle. CONDITION: As above. 4-35985 JS14 (4,000-6,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009

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
	2371B	$4,945.00	CIVIL WAR MERRILL RIFLE WITH BAYONET. SN 8587. Cal 54. Bayonet SN 7117. You are bidding on a scarce US purchased Merrill rifle. According to most references only 770 such guns were purchased. This gun is standard configuration with brass furniture including nosecap, bands, trigger guard, patchbox and buttplate. There is no US surcharge, however there is a weak cartouche visible above brass lock escutcheon plate opposite lock as can be seen in photo here. This gun also has a 2-1/4″ x 2″ paper tag attached which is difficult to read because of darkening to lacquer or varnish. The discernible writing, in French, has a Major’s name which we cannot make out and “Musee d’Armee”. Matching secondary numbers “81/7” are visible on various parts including trigger bow, patchbox and various breech latch parts. Breech latch is marked “JH MERRILL BALTO/PAT. JULY 1858”. The lock is similarly marked along with the “APL.9 MAY 21-28-61” along with serial number “8587”. The stock is sound, however, 2 large hairline cracks are present in wrist. The stock exhibits numerous scratches, scrapes and nicks. The bbl retains much of its original blue though much has thinned and darkened. Other metal surfaces are gray/bright with lock markings being fine and crisp. Breech markings are good with scattered pinprick pitting. The bore is bright with good discernible rifling. The stock has two small fitted iron plates with spring loaded iron pins to retain bands. These appear original to the gun, but are not a feature we are familiar with and could have been a later improvement. This is a very scarce and highly sought after American Martial Civil War rifle. CONDITION: As above. 4-35985 JS14 (4,000-6,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009 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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