1863 DATED COLT SPECIAL CONTRACT CIVIL WAR RIFLED-MUSKET WITH BAYONET.

1863 DATED COLT SPECIAL CONTRACT CIVIL WAR RIFLED-MUSKET WITH BAYONET. SN NSN. Cal .58, 40″ bbl. This is a very nice example of a Colt Contract Musket utilizing 1863 style clamping bands and being dated 1863 on lock & bbl. This gun is in near new condition with bright metal, crisp marks, crisp bore & rifling and fine inspector cartouches with accompanying bayonet that matches condition and fits gun well. This is a fine example that is 100% orig & complete that would be difficult to upgrade. PROVENANCE: Preston Tucker Collection (Tucker Car Corp.), Marlan Polhemus Collection. CONDITION: Metal overall is gray/white with scattered staining. Markings are crisp and well-defined as are inspector cartouches in stock. Stock is sound & solid with areas of raised grain with scattered storage dings & dents. 4-48835 JS58 (3,500-5,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013

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
	2603	$3,737.50	1863 DATED COLT SPECIAL CONTRACT CIVIL WAR RIFLED-MUSKET WITH BAYONET. SN NSN. Cal .58, 40″ bbl. This is a very nice example of a Colt Contract Musket utilizing 1863 style clamping bands and being dated 1863 on lock & bbl. This gun is in near new condition with bright metal, crisp marks, crisp bore & rifling and fine inspector cartouches with accompanying bayonet that matches condition and fits gun well. This is a fine example that is 100% orig & complete that would be difficult to upgrade. PROVENANCE: Preston Tucker Collection (Tucker Car Corp.), Marlan Polhemus Collection. CONDITION: Metal overall is gray/white with scattered staining. Markings are crisp and well-defined as are inspector cartouches in stock. Stock is sound & solid with areas of raised grain with scattered storage dings & dents. 4-48835 JS58 (3,500-5,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013 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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