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$2,350.00
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No Price
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SOLD |
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FR581 |
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This is a desirable original Model 1861 U.S. Percussion Rifle-Musket. Made by the Springfield Armory, 1862. A .58 caliber, single-shot muzzleloader dated 1862, this longarm is in very good condition overall. Barrel has a bright surface area having had a light cleaning. The breech date is strongly stamped "1862”, the “VP” and eaglehead marks are all there. This gun also retains the original two-leaf rear sight. Lockplate is nicely stamped with a spreadwinged eagle and “U.S. / SPRINGFIELD” motif in front of the hammer and a strong, sharp “1862” date stamped behind the hammer. Mechanics are excellent. Bore is clean and very good+. The walnut stock in very good condition overall with just normal dings, nicks and scratches from age and use. Flat opposite the hammer has a faint inspector’s cartouche. The weapon has the original tulip-head, swelled shank, steel ramrod with threads at opposite end that are good. Musket is complete and retains its original iron nose cap, iron nipple and bolster screw, "U" stamped barrel bands, sling swivels and "U.S." stamped buttplate. A very attractive example of the standard Civil War infantry weapon. [ad]
