NORWICH MODEL 1863 RIFLE MUSKET WITH BAYONET.

NORWICH MODEL 1863 RIFLE MUSKET WITH BAYONET. CAL. 58. 42” part octagonal bbl. Dated 1863 on the bbl and lock. The number 1504 on the stock is from the U.S. Cartridge Company collection. 25,000 of these rifles were made by the Norwich Arms Company of Norwich, Connecticut, during the Civil War. This one has the standard U.S. inspector marks on the bbl and “JG” and “ESA” cartouches on the stock. The 18-1/2” socket bayonet is marked “. / U.S / J”. Probably an assembled piece, the tang appears to be a replacement. Ex Eldon Owens estate. CONDITION: Fine overall with light pitting around the nipple. Wood is very fine with crisp inspector marks and sharp edges that may be an old refinish. Metal appears to have been cleaned. Mechanically fine. 4-55013 JR727 (1,000-1,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2005

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
	378	$1,725.00	NORWICH MODEL 1863 RIFLE MUSKET WITH BAYONET. CAL. 58. 42” part octagonal bbl. Dated 1863 on the bbl and lock. The number 1504 on the stock is from the U.S. Cartridge Company collection. 25,000 of these rifles were made by the Norwich Arms Company of Norwich, Connecticut, during the Civil War. This one has the standard U.S. inspector marks on the bbl and “JG” and “ESA” cartouches on the stock. The 18-1/2” socket bayonet is marked “. / U.S / J”. Probably an assembled piece, the tang appears to be a replacement. Ex Eldon Owens estate. CONDITION: Fine overall with light pitting around the nipple. Wood is very fine with crisp inspector marks and sharp edges that may be an old refinish. Metal appears to have been cleaned. Mechanically fine. 4-55013 JR727 (1,000-1,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2005 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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