MODEL 1861 CONTRACT SHORT RIFLED MUSKET.

MODEL 1861 CONTRACT SHORT RIFLED MUSKET. SN NSN. Cal. 58. 32″ rifled bbl, marked “V / P” over eagle on left side of bbl and marked top of breech “15” and dated 1863. Left side of bbl flat “N.J”. 3-leaf rear sight 2-3/4″ from breech. Lock is marked “SAVAGE R. F. A. Co. / MIDDLETOWN, Ct.” in front of spread winged eagle looking toward muzzle over “U.S.” and behind hammer 1863. Nosecap, two bbl bands, trigger guard and buttplate marked “U.S”, all correct pattern for this model. Walnut stock marked opposite lock with cartouche inspector mark which is illegible over cartouche mark “ESA”. Between two lock screws is “N.J” and has a “15” in front of buttplate. CONDITION: Bore is very good as is balance of metal, showing evidence of being lightly cleaned at one time. Walnut stock is in very good condition with no major dings, cracks or dents. 4-38671 PAS37 (1,750-2,250)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 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
	2562	$0.00	MODEL 1861 CONTRACT SHORT RIFLED MUSKET. SN NSN. Cal. 58. 32″ rifled bbl, marked “V / P” over eagle on left side of bbl and marked top of breech “15” and dated 1863. Left side of bbl flat “N.J”. 3-leaf rear sight 2-3/4″ from breech. Lock is marked “SAVAGE R. F. A. Co. / MIDDLETOWN, Ct.” in front of spread winged eagle looking toward muzzle over “U.S.” and behind hammer 1863. Nosecap, two bbl bands, trigger guard and buttplate marked “U.S”, all correct pattern for this model. Walnut stock marked opposite lock with cartouche inspector mark which is illegible over cartouche mark “ESA”. Between two lock screws is “N.J” and has a “15” in front of buttplate. CONDITION: Bore is very good as is balance of metal, showing evidence of being lightly cleaned at one time. Walnut stock is in very good condition with no major dings, cracks or dents. 4-38671 PAS37 (1,750-2,250) Auction: Firearms - Fall 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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