FINE HARPER’S FERRY MODEL 1855 RIFLE MUSKET.

FINE HARPER’S FERRY MODEL 1855 RIFLE MUSKET. Cal. 58. 40″ bbl. This is a very fine and complete Harper’s Ferry rifle musket, dated 1858 on both lock and bbl. Gun appears all original and complete including bayonet. Gun conforms to the all features of this configuration, including brass nosecap and long range rear sight. This gun appears unfired and is in as fine condition as can be expected with bright smooth metal, a mint bore and bright crisp cartouches on a raised grain stock. It would be very difficult to find a better Harper’s Ferry rifle musket. Accompanying this gun is a very nice US surcharged bayonet and a very nice original sling. CONDITION: Bbl overall is gray/white with sharp edges at breech with scattered staining. VP over eagle head proof is crisp and discernible, as is bbl date. Rifling to bore is crisp and shiny, appearing unfired. Lock is complete and functional, including Maynard device. Markings on lock are crisp and sharp, including eagle proof on Maynard tape door. Balance of iron hardware is gray/white with scattered staining. Stock is sound and solid with crisp well defined inspector cartouches. Stock overall is in very fine condition, exhibiting raised grain over much of its surface with only a few small storage dings and dents. Brass nosecap has a red chocolate patina. Accompanying bayonet is gray/white with scattered areas of staining and pitting. Accompanying leather sling has visible contractor’s mark, sound and solid but missing small leather loop. 45709 JS82 (5,000-7,000)

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
	2499	$10,350.00	FINE HARPER’S FERRY MODEL 1855 RIFLE MUSKET. Cal. 58. 40″ bbl. This is a very fine and complete Harper’s Ferry rifle musket, dated 1858 on both lock and bbl. Gun appears all original and complete including bayonet. Gun conforms to the all features of this configuration, including brass nosecap and long range rear sight. This gun appears unfired and is in as fine condition as can be expected with bright smooth metal, a mint bore and bright crisp cartouches on a raised grain stock. It would be very difficult to find a better Harper’s Ferry rifle musket. Accompanying this gun is a very nice US surcharged bayonet and a very nice original sling. CONDITION: Bbl overall is gray/white with sharp edges at breech with scattered staining. VP over eagle head proof is crisp and discernible, as is bbl date. Rifling to bore is crisp and shiny, appearing unfired. Lock is complete and functional, including Maynard device. Markings on lock are crisp and sharp, including eagle proof on Maynard tape door. Balance of iron hardware is gray/white with scattered staining. Stock is sound and solid with crisp well defined inspector cartouches. Stock overall is in very fine condition, exhibiting raised grain over much of its surface with only a few small storage dings and dents. Brass nosecap has a red chocolate patina. Accompanying bayonet is gray/white with scattered areas of staining and pitting. Accompanying leather sling has visible contractor’s mark, sound and solid but missing small leather loop. 45709 JS82 (5,000-7,000) 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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