MODEL 1863 SPRINGFIELD TYPE 2 RIFLE MUSKET

MODEL 1863 SPRINGFIELD TYPE 2 RIFLE MUSKET. SN NSN. 58 Cal. rifled 40″ bbl. Marked with “VP” over “eagle head” on left breech. Dated 1864 at top of breech. Bolster clearly shows the spread winged eagle. Lock marked “US” over “Springfield” in two lines in front a spread winged eagle with 1864 at the tail of the lock plate. Inspectors cartouche “ESA” and another indiscernible inspectors cartouche on left flat of stock flat. Butt plate marked “US” and accompanied by its original sling, marked twice on the sling with the name of the original owner “TIMOTHY F KNIGHT CO H” with remainder of writing indiscernible. Gun is accompanied by an original patented tompian. PROVENANCE: Dr.Frank Miller Estate Coll. CONDITION: Metal is in fine condition still showing generous amounts of case coloring on the lock. Wood is in very good condition no major wood losses however shows evidence of use. 4-35738 PAS26 (2,500-4,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008

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
	2543	$3,737.50	MODEL 1863 SPRINGFIELD TYPE 2 RIFLE MUSKET. SN NSN. 58 Cal. rifled 40″ bbl. Marked with “VP” over “eagle head” on left breech. Dated 1864 at top of breech. Bolster clearly shows the spread winged eagle. Lock marked “US” over “Springfield” in two lines in front a spread winged eagle with 1864 at the tail of the lock plate. Inspectors cartouche “ESA” and another indiscernible inspectors cartouche on left flat of stock flat. Butt plate marked “US” and accompanied by its original sling, marked twice on the sling with the name of the original owner “TIMOTHY F KNIGHT CO H” with remainder of writing indiscernible. Gun is accompanied by an original patented tompian. PROVENANCE: Dr.Frank Miller Estate Coll. CONDITION: Metal is in fine condition still showing generous amounts of case coloring on the lock. Wood is in very good condition no major wood losses however shows evidence of use. 4-35738 PAS26 (2,500-4,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008 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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