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Lot #2297

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

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: June 22, 2024

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

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: June 22, 2024

Estimated Price: $1,800 - $3,000
Price Realized:
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A) Sarson & Roberts Model 1861 Rifle-Musket

Manufacturer: American
Model: Percussion
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 58
Barrel: 40 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 934
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Slight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting
Description:

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

Rating Definition:

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



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

Manufacturer: Amoskeag
Model: 1861
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 63
Barrel: 40 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 934
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Very Dark - Heavy pitting throughout
Description:

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

Rating Definition:

Good 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.



C) Eagle Manufacturing Co. Model 1861 Rifle-Musket

Manufacturer: American
Model: Percussion
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 58
Barrel: 40 inch round
Finish: brown
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 934
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Very Dark - Heavy pitting throughout
Description:

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

Rating Definition:

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



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