EXTREMELY RARE BERDAN CONVERSION OF COLT MODEL 1861 SPECIAL MUSKET.

EXTREMELY RARE BERDAN CONVERSION OF COLT MODEL 1861 SPECIAL MUSKET. Cal. 58 Centerfire. SN 11. Reportedly the only known example extant. This rifle has its original 40” bbl with square base front sight/bayonet lug, three bands with 2-blade musket rear sight. It is mounted in its original 1-pc walnut stock with musket buttplate and a small metal tag on the toe with the number “7” embossed upon it. The conversion was accomplished by cutting away about 3” of the rear of the bbl and fitting a lifting breechblock. The block is attached to the bbl by means of a female dovetail sliding over a male block, which engages a flat spring-loaded pin that locks into the front of the slide. The breechblock resembles a later Springfield style with 2-pc firing pin and a solid handle protruding from the right side. It is only secured into the recess with the hammer when in the down position. The bottom of the breechblock, the inside of the slide and hinge pin are all numbered “11”. The muzzle is counterbored about 5/8” and has a small brass & leather tampion which has a patent date of “1863”. This exact rifle is pictured on page 472 and again on page 476 of The Book of Colt Firearms by R.L. Wilson. At the time of printing it was in the collection of Robert Q. Sutherland. It is accompanied by an original black leather sling with brass hook. Also accompanies is an unmarked Enfield style triangle socket bayonet. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Retains most of its bright original finish to the metal and fine oil finish on the wood. Stock has minor nicks & scratches, otherwise is sound. Brilliant shiny bore. Bayonet is fine. 4-50982 JR909 (4,500-6,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2004

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
	692	$5,750.00	EXTREMELY RARE BERDAN CONVERSION OF COLT MODEL 1861 SPECIAL MUSKET. Cal. 58 Centerfire. SN 11. Reportedly the only known example extant. This rifle has its original 40” bbl with square base front sight/bayonet lug, three bands with 2-blade musket rear sight. It is mounted in its original 1-pc walnut stock with musket buttplate and a small metal tag on the toe with the number “7” embossed upon it. The conversion was accomplished by cutting away about 3” of the rear of the bbl and fitting a lifting breechblock. The block is attached to the bbl by means of a female dovetail sliding over a male block, which engages a flat spring-loaded pin that locks into the front of the slide. The breechblock resembles a later Springfield style with 2-pc firing pin and a solid handle protruding from the right side. It is only secured into the recess with the hammer when in the down position. The bottom of the breechblock, the inside of the slide and hinge pin are all numbered “11”. The muzzle is counterbored about 5/8” and has a small brass & leather tampion which has a patent date of “1863”. This exact rifle is pictured on page 472 and again on page 476 of The Book of Colt Firearms by R.L. Wilson. At the time of printing it was in the collection of Robert Q. Sutherland. It is accompanied by an original black leather sling with brass hook. Also accompanies is an unmarked Enfield style triangle socket bayonet. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Retains most of its bright original finish to the metal and fine oil finish on the wood. Stock has minor nicks & scratches, otherwise is sound. Brilliant shiny bore. Bayonet is fine. 4-50982 JR909 (4,500-6,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2004 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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