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Lot 213: 1861 Dated Civil War U.S. Model 1861 10-Pounder Parrott Rifle

Rare 1861 Dated Civil War U.S. West Point Foundry Model 1861 10-Pounder Parrott Rifle with Carriage

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 2, 2025

Lot 213: 1861 Dated Civil War U.S. Model 1861 10-Pounder Parrott Rifle

Rare 1861 Dated Civil War U.S. West Point Foundry Model 1861 10-Pounder Parrott Rifle with Carriage

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 2, 2025

Estimated Price: $50,000 - $70,000
Price Realized:
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Rare 1861 Dated Civil War U.S. West Point Foundry Model 1861 10-Pounder Parrott Rifle with Carriage

Manufacturer: West Point Foundry
Model: Parrott Rifle
Type: Other
Gauge: 10-Pounder
Barrel: 60 inch round
Finish: black
Grip:
Stock:
Item Views: 557
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 216
Class: Other
Bore Condition: dark with pitting and visible rifling
Description:

The Parrott Rifle was invented by Captain Robert Parker Parrott in 1860 and produced at the West Point Foundry where he was the superintendent in multiple sizes, including these 10-Pounders which were designed for 2.9 inch shells earlier in the war and later for use with 3 inch shells. Some Parrott Rifles were ordered by the State of Virginia just before the war, and they were also copied by the Confederacy. They are cast iron and have large reinforcing bands in the breech section. The Parrott Rifles earned a dubious reputation for sometimes bursting without warning leading them to be feared by artillerymen, and they were slowly replaced by the 3-Inch Ordnance Rifles and retired after the war. This very solid example has "US" on top between the trunnions, "1861" on the left trunnion, "R.P.P./W.P.F." (Robert Parker Parrott and West Point Foundry) on the right trunnion, "CAV" above the cascabel, "No 53" and "10 PDR./2.9" on the muzzle, and 900 pound weight marking. Includes a carriage and accouterments.

Rating Definition:

Fine with a full coat of black paint, clearly legible markings, and mild overall wear.



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