MODEL 1861 US CONTRACT MUSKET MARKED TRENTON.

MODEL 1861 US CONTRACT MUSKET MARKED TRENTON. Cal. 58. Riffled with 40″ bbl marked “V” over “P” over eagle head. 3-leaf rear sight is mounted 2-3/4″ in front of breech. On left breech flat marked “N.J”. Top of breech dated 1863. Lock marked under bolster “U.S. TRENTON” with spread winged eagle facing muzzle and 1864 behind hammer. Straight shank ramrod appears to be orig however last 1/4″ has been cut off. Nosecap, 3 bbl bands, trigger guard, buttplate marked “US” are all proper 1861 pattern. Walnut stock is correct 1861 pattern, having circle with script “NJ” opposite lock and a 5/8″ letter “B” stamped into butt in front of butt plate tang. Behind bbl tang is small “46”. CONDITION: Overall metal is very good showing evidence of very light cleaning years ago and remnants of light pitting as evident on rear sight. Bore is in very good condition. Lockplate is in fine condition as is balance of metal, showing no evidence of cleaning or buffing. Wood over very good condition with few handling nicks and dings and dents and 3 small areas 1/8″ x 3/16″ of possible stock repairs on right side of gun, which appears to have been done many years ago. 4-38672 PAS27 (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
	2564	$2,012.50	MODEL 1861 US CONTRACT MUSKET MARKED TRENTON. Cal. 58. Riffled with 40″ bbl marked “V” over “P” over eagle head. 3-leaf rear sight is mounted 2-3/4″ in front of breech. On left breech flat marked “N.J”. Top of breech dated 1863. Lock marked under bolster “U.S. TRENTON” with spread winged eagle facing muzzle and 1864 behind hammer. Straight shank ramrod appears to be orig however last 1/4″ has been cut off. Nosecap, 3 bbl bands, trigger guard, buttplate marked “US” are all proper 1861 pattern. Walnut stock is correct 1861 pattern, having circle with script “NJ” opposite lock and a 5/8″ letter “B” stamped into butt in front of butt plate tang. Behind bbl tang is small “46”. CONDITION: Overall metal is very good showing evidence of very light cleaning years ago and remnants of light pitting as evident on rear sight. Bore is in very good condition. Lockplate is in fine condition as is balance of metal, showing no evidence of cleaning or buffing. Wood over very good condition with few handling nicks and dings and dents and 3 small areas 1/8″ x 3/16″ of possible stock repairs on right side of gun, which appears to have been done many years ago. 4-38672 PAS27 (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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