NEEDHAM CONVERSION RIFLE MUSKET.

NEEDHAM CONVERSION RIFLE MUSKET. Cal 58RF. Built on an 1861 Bridesburg musket with 40” bbl, overall, that has square base front sight/bayonet lug and two leaf musket rear sight. The conversion is accomplished by cutting away part of the rear portion of the bbl and installing Needham’s patent breech with swinging breechblock. It is mounted in a 1-pc walnut stock with 3 bands and button head ramrod. The left flat has the outline of a cartouche. CONDITION: Good to very good. Traces of original bright finish remain by the bbl channel with the balance a medium to dark brown patina. Lockplate and hammer retain about 50% of their original case colors. Stock has a long hairline by the lockplate. Otherwise is sound with a dark heavy patina. Strong dark bore that may clean better. 4-50516 JR173 (750-1,250)

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
	821	$690.00	NEEDHAM CONVERSION RIFLE MUSKET. Cal 58RF. Built on an 1861 Bridesburg musket with 40” bbl, overall, that has square base front sight/bayonet lug and two leaf musket rear sight. The conversion is accomplished by cutting away part of the rear portion of the bbl and installing Needham’s patent breech with swinging breechblock. It is mounted in a 1-pc walnut stock with 3 bands and button head ramrod. The left flat has the outline of a cartouche. CONDITION: Good to very good. Traces of original bright finish remain by the bbl channel with the balance a medium to dark brown patina. Lockplate and hammer retain about 50% of their original case colors. Stock has a long hairline by the lockplate. Otherwise is sound with a dark heavy patina. Strong dark bore that may clean better. 4-50516 JR173 (750-1,250) 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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