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Lot 2296:Three Civil War U.S. Contract Percussion Rifle-Muskets

June 22nd, 2024|Bedford, TX

Lot 2296:Three Civil War U.S. Contract Percussion Rifle-Muskets

June 22nd, 2024|Bedford, TX

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$1,800 - $3,000

A) Sarson & Roberts Model 1861 Rifle-Musket

"US/NEW YORK/1862" marked lock, "1862" dated barrel, "US" and "H/44/24" marked buttplate.

ConditionGood overall with pitting, oxidation, partly absent rear sight leaf, and scratches, dents, chips and general wear in the wood. Mechanically fine.

Details

ManufacturerAmerican

ModelPercussion

TypeRifle

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge58

Barrel40 inch round

Finishbright

Stockwalnut

Bore conditionSlight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting

Item LocationBedford, TX

B) Amoskeag Special Model 1861 Smoothbored Rifle-Musket with Bayonet

"1863" dated lock, non-visible barrel date. Includes a "US" marked socket bayonet. Converted to smoothbore.

ConditionGood overall as refinished, with brown patina, pitting, worn barrel markings, freckling, and scratches, dents and general wear in the wood with a screw repair beneath the lock. Mechanically fine. Absent hammer screw, absent rear sling swivel. Bayonet is also good.

Details

ManufacturerAmoskeag

Model1861

TypeRifle

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge63

Barrel40 inch round

Finishblue

Stockwalnut

Bore conditionVery Dark - Heavy pitting throughout

Item LocationBedford, TX

C) Eagle Manufacturing Co. Model 1861 Rifle-Musket

"1863" dated "U.S./EAGLEVILLE" marked lock, non-visible barrel date, "LP" stamped at the toe of the stock.

ConditionGood overall as refinished, with brown patina, pitting, worn barrel markings, freckling, and scratches and dents in the stock. Mechanically fine.

Details

ManufacturerAmerican

ModelPercussion

TypeRifle

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge58

Barrel40 inch round

Finishbrown

Stockwalnut

Bore conditionVery Dark - Heavy pitting throughout

Item LocationBedford, TX