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Lot #274
Lot #276

Lot 275: Three Civil War U.S. Percussion Rifle-Muskets

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: June 21, 2024

Lot 275: Three Civil War U.S. Percussion Rifle-Muskets

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: June 21, 2024

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

Manufacturer: Springfield Armory U.S.
Model: 1861
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 58
Barrel: 40 inch round
Finish: brown
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1386
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Very Dark - Heavy pitting throughout
Description:

"1862" dated lock, non-visible barrel date.

Rating Definition:

Good overall as refinished, with worn breech markings, pitting, and the stock has cracks, dents, scratches, and reattached repaired sections. Mechanically fine.



B) Springfield Model 1863 Rifle-Musket

Manufacturer: Springfield Armory U.S.
Model: 1863
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 58
Barrel: 40 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1386
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Very Dark - Heavy pitting throughout
Description:

"1863" dated lock, non-visible barrel date.

Rating Definition:

Good as cleaned, with worn breech markings, pitting, modified front sight, modern replacement rear sight, replaced nipple, and the refinished stock has cracks, dents and scratches. Mechanically fine. Loose middle barrel band. Absent rear sling swivel.



C) Fenian Brotherhood Inspected Alfred Jenks & Son "Bridesburg" Model 1863 Rifle-Musket

Manufacturer: Bridesburg
Model: 1863
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 58
Barrel: 40 inch round
Finish: brown
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1386
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Very Dark - Heavy pitting throughout
Description:

"1864" dated lock, non-visible barrel date. These rifle-muskets were famously used in the Fenian raids on Canada after the Civil War. "IN" marked left stock flat, indicating ownership by the Fenian Brotherhood.

Rating Definition:

Good overall as refinished, with worn breech markings, pitting, and the stock has chips, filled in areas, dents, and scratches. Mechanically fine.



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