JUSTICE MODEL 1861 RIFLED MUSKET.

JUSTICE MODEL 1861 RIFLED MUSKET. Cal. 72. NSN. 38-1/8” rnd bbl. Marked “P. S. JUSTICE / PHILADA” on bbl and lockplate. Ramrod is missing. There are no proof marks or acceptance marks although 2,174 of these were delivered to the U.S. government, Justice used parts leftover from earlier contracts for the fastest delivery of any contractor during the Civil War. Brass patchbox appears to be of the Sharps type, but it is slightly different. Dark brass trigger guard is unlike any other Civil War musket. CONDITION: Very fine. Much orig brown mixed with light surface rust and pitting on bbl. Orig blue on lockplate and hammer. Brass parts have a dark patina, except for lid on patchbox, which appears to be gilded. Stock is sharp. Mechanically excellent. Wm. Hancock Collection 4-58601 FS698 (2,000-2,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2006

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
	97	$3,910.00	JUSTICE MODEL 1861 RIFLED MUSKET. Cal. 72. NSN. 38-1/8” rnd bbl. Marked “P. S. JUSTICE / PHILADA” on bbl and lockplate. Ramrod is missing. There are no proof marks or acceptance marks although 2,174 of these were delivered to the U.S. government, Justice used parts leftover from earlier contracts for the fastest delivery of any contractor during the Civil War. Brass patchbox appears to be of the Sharps type, but it is slightly different. Dark brass trigger guard is unlike any other Civil War musket. CONDITION: Very fine. Much orig brown mixed with light surface rust and pitting on bbl. Orig blue on lockplate and hammer. Brass parts have a dark patina, except for lid on patchbox, which appears to be gilded. Stock is sharp. Mechanically excellent. Wm. Hancock Collection 4-58601 FS698 (2,000-2,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2006 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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