RARE COLT MODEL 1861 SPECIAL PERCUSSION RIFLE MUSKET.

RARE COLT MODEL 1861 SPECIAL PERCUSSION RIFLE MUSKET. Cal. 58. Fabulous Colt Civil War rifle musket with 40″ bbl, square base front sight/bayonet lug and 3-position rear sight graduated to 500 yards. Bbl is secured with three bands with the center band having a sling loop with corresponding sling loop in the front post of the 2-pc trigger guard. Breech end of bbl has the date “1863” and standard “VP” & eagle proofs. Lockplate & hammer have usual markings of “U.S. / COLT’S Pt F.A. Mfg Co / HARTFORD Ct” with the date “1863” horizontally on the tail of the lockplate. There is an American eagle stamped on the end of the bolster. All metal parts are in the white with blued rear sight and nipple. Mounted in a full length 1-pc walnut stock with two crisp cartouches on left side panel and mounted with bright iron furniture. Bottom of bbl has a tulip head ramrod in the channel. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were about 75,000 of these fine rifle muskets produced in the period 1861-1865. A large percentage of them were supplied to state militias and they are frequently found in near new, unused condition. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall, metal & wood retains an extraordinary professionally restored finish with bright orig style metal finish and crisp clean wood with bright oil finish. Mechanics are crisp. 4-42024 (4,500-6,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 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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	2494	$0.00	RARE COLT MODEL 1861 SPECIAL PERCUSSION RIFLE MUSKET. Cal. 58. Fabulous Colt Civil War rifle musket with 40″ bbl, square base front sight/bayonet lug and 3-position rear sight graduated to 500 yards. Bbl is secured with three bands with the center band having a sling loop with corresponding sling loop in the front post of the 2-pc trigger guard. Breech end of bbl has the date “1863” and standard “VP” & eagle proofs. Lockplate & hammer have usual markings of “U.S. / COLT’S Pt F.A. Mfg Co / HARTFORD Ct” with the date “1863” horizontally on the tail of the lockplate. There is an American eagle stamped on the end of the bolster. All metal parts are in the white with blued rear sight and nipple. Mounted in a full length 1-pc walnut stock with two crisp cartouches on left side panel and mounted with bright iron furniture. Bottom of bbl has a tulip head ramrod in the channel. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were about 75,000 of these fine rifle muskets produced in the period 1861-1865. A large percentage of them were supplied to state militias and they are frequently found in near new, unused condition. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall, metal & wood retains an extraordinary professionally restored finish with bright orig style metal finish and crisp clean wood with bright oil finish. Mechanics are crisp. 4-42024 (4,500-6,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 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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