Guns International #: 102863951
Seller's Inventory #: 1782
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Guns International #: 102863951
Category - Colt Rifles - Antique
- Civil War Rifles
1862 Dated US Model 1861 Musket by Colt with New Jersey Surcharge... CIVIL WAR ... LAYAWAY?
Description: 1862 Dated US Special Model 1861 Rifle Musket by Colt with New Jersey Surcharge ... LAYAWAY? .58 caliber. 40" round barrel retained by three clamping bands. NSN. Bright finish, iron furniture, smooth walnut stock. Lock marked U.S./COLT'S Pt F A Mfg Co/HARTFORD Ct in three lines forward of the hammer and dated 1862 horizontally at the tail of the lock. Breech with matching 1862 date on top and standard V/P/{Eagle Head} on left angled flat. Left barrel flat marked STEEL. Counterpane and barrel flat both marked with N.J surcharges indicating purchase and ownership by the State of New Jersey. Retains correct 1861 pattern rear sight, the original musket style front sight/bayonet lug, both sling swivels and the correct pattern straight-shank ramrod. A very nice example of a Colt Special Model Rifle musket, especially since 1862 dated examples are quite scarce. Condition: FINE. Fine bore is mostly bright with some darker surface oxidation near the muzzle and retains fine crisp rifling. Metal lightly cleaned with a smoky pewter patina showing some scattered light surface oxidation giving the gun a somewhat mottled appearance. Rear sight with some traces of blue. Markings clear and legible. Mechanically functional. Stock crisp with good edges, showing some scattered bumps, dings, mars and marks. Toe of buttplate with white collection number "A8" in ink or paint. 2nd FIREARM SHIPS FREE, with this one!...S/H $55....Thanks Greg 555-559 SEE MY NUMEROUS FIREARMS of NICE CIVIL WAR AND INDIAN WARS...GREAT PRICES! Price: $2,699.00 Buy Now Antique: Yes Manufacturer: Colt Contact Seller |
Guns International #: 102863951
Seller's Inventory #: 1782
Guns International #: 102863951
Seller's Inventory #: 1782