Lot 4126:Two Documented U.S. Civil War Era Percussion Rifled Muskets with Bayonets

October 8th, 2021|Rock Island, IL

Lot 4126:Two Documented U.S. Civil War Era Percussion Rifled Muskets with Bayonets

October 8th, 2021|Rock Island, IL

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$1,200 - $1,800

A) Whitney Variant Model 1842 "New Hampshire" Rifled Musket

"1852" dated barrel tang. Sharps Model 1853 rear sight. Whitney Model 1842 "New Hampshire" rifled muskets are described on pages 455-459 of George D. Moller's book "American Military Shoulder Arms Volume III" with this exact musket photographed on pages 455 and 457. Includes socket bayonet and leather sling.

Details

ManufacturerWhitney Arms Company

Model1842

TypeRifle

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge69

Barrel42 inch round

Finishbright

Stockwalnut

Bore conditionVery Dark - Heavy pitting throughout

Item LocationRock Island, IL

B) Rare Henry E. Leman Lancaster Rifled Musket

Less than 100 manufactured c. 1861-1862. Leman rifled muskets are described on pages 397-399 of George D. Moller's book "American Military Shoulder Arms Volume III" with this exact musket photographed on pages 397 and 398. Includes socket bayonet and reproduction leather sling. Provenance: The George Moller Collection

Details

ManufacturerLeman H E

ModelPercussion

TypeRifle

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge58

Barrel40 1/8 inch round

Finishbright

Stockwalnut

Bore conditionSlight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting

Item LocationRock Island, IL