Lot 171: Two Civil War U.S. Military Percussion Rifles
Two Civil War U.S. Military Percussion Rifles
Auction Date: February 14, 2023
A) Colt Special Model 1861 Contract Rifle-Musket
OF - FAIR- some major parts replaced; minor replacement parts may be required; metal rusted, may be lightly pitted all over, vigorously cleaned; rounded edges of metal and wood; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal partly obliterated; wood scratched, bruised, cracked or repaired where broken; in fair working order or can be easily repaired and placed in working order.
"1863" dated lock and "1864" dated barrel.
B) E. Whitney Model 1841 Mississippi Rifle
OF - FAIR- some major parts replaced; minor replacement parts may be required; metal rusted, may be lightly pitted all over, vigorously cleaned; rounded edges of metal and wood; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal partly obliterated; wood scratched, bruised, cracked or repaired where broken; in fair working order or can be easily repaired and placed in working order.
"1852" dated lock. Bored out.
