COLT SPECIAL MODEL 1861 MUSKET DATED 1862.

COLT SPECIAL MODEL 1861 MUSKET DATED 1862. Cal., .58, 40″ long bbl, dated “1862” at breech and marked ‘V/P/eagle head” on left bbl flat and sub-inspector “F” on left side of bbl.Lock marked under bolster “U.S.COLTS PT FA MFG. CO/HARTFORD.CT” and dated “1862” behind the hammer. Walnut stock marked in script opposite the lock, “DAP” in a cartouche and a script “JT” in a cartouche. Accompanied by an original 58 caliber socket bayonet marked “US” at ricasso. PROVENANCE: The Charles Radcliffe Collection. CONDITION: Bbl is new as issued, complete with blued rear sight and blued nipple however there is some light surface rust on the top of the bbl that needs to be removed. Lock plate retains 50% of it s orig case colors and also has some scattered light surface rust that should be removed. Balance of furniture has never been cleaned and also has some light surface rust that should be removed. Stock is as new with only a few minor handling scratches and on 1″ long by 3/16″ wide chip by butt plate tang. Bore is new as unfired but needs to be cleaned. 4-39633 PAS74 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010

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
	2541	$4,485.00	COLT SPECIAL MODEL 1861 MUSKET DATED 1862. Cal., .58, 40″ long bbl, dated “1862” at breech and marked ‘V/P/eagle head” on left bbl flat and sub-inspector “F” on left side of bbl.Lock marked under bolster “U.S.COLTS PT FA MFG. CO/HARTFORD.CT” and dated “1862” behind the hammer. Walnut stock marked in script opposite the lock, “DAP” in a cartouche and a script “JT” in a cartouche. Accompanied by an original 58 caliber socket bayonet marked “US” at ricasso. PROVENANCE: The Charles Radcliffe Collection. CONDITION: Bbl is new as issued, complete with blued rear sight and blued nipple however there is some light surface rust on the top of the bbl that needs to be removed. Lock plate retains 50% of it s orig case colors and also has some scattered light surface rust that should be removed. Balance of furniture has never been cleaned and also has some light surface rust that should be removed. Stock is as new with only a few minor handling scratches and on 1″ long by 3/16″ wide chip by butt plate tang. Bore is new as unfired but needs to be cleaned. 4-39633 PAS74 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010 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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