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Lot 2316:Two Civil War U.S. Contract Model 1861 Percussion Rifle-Muskets

February 22nd, 2025|Bedford, TX
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Lot 2316:Two Civil War U.S. Contract Model 1861 Percussion Rifle-Muskets

February 22nd, 2025|Bedford, TX
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Two Civil War U.S. Contract Model 1861 Percussion Rifle-Muskets

A) Norwich U.S. Model 1861 Rifle-Musket

"1863" dated tail of the lock with the Federal Eagle and "U.S./NORWICH" at the front, non-visible barrel date, and "V/P/eagle head proofs at the upper left breech of the barrel.

ConditionGood with brown and gray patina, and some scattered patches of pitting. Stock is also good as sanded and re-oiled, with numerous scattered dents, scratches, small holes, and a few chips. Absent rear sight, absent ram rod. Mechanically fine.
Details
ManufacturerNorwich
Model1861
TypeRifle
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge58
Barrel40 inch round
Finishbright
Stockwalnut
Bore conditionThe bore is darkened with pitting/corrosion and visible rifling.

Item LocationBedford, TX
Views542

B) Alfred Jenks & Son "Bridesburg" U.S. Model 1861 Smoothbored Rifle-Musket

"1863" dated tail of the lock with non-visible Federal Eagle and partly visible "U.S./BRIDESBURG" at the front, non-visible barrel date, and "V/P/eagle head proofs at the upper left breech of the barrel.

ConditionFair as refinished and shortened, with brown patina, scattered pitting and wear. Stock is also fair as shortened, modified, sanded and re-oiled, with numerous scattered dents, scratches, chips, a few cracks, and an absent section to the right of the barrel tang. Absent sights, absent ram rod. Clogged percussion nipple hole, otherwise mechanically fine.
Details
ManufacturerBridesburg
Model1861
TypeRifle
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge61
Barrel28 1/8 inch round
Finishbright
Stockwalnut
Bore conditionThe enlarged smooth bore is darkened with corrosion/pitting.

Item LocationBedford, TX
Views542
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