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FINE CIVIL WAR 1863 DATED COLT SPECIAL MODEL 1861

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:750.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 2,500.00 USD
FINE CIVIL WAR 1863 DATED COLT SPECIAL MODEL 1861
RIFLE-MUSKET. Cal. 58. NSN. Standard configuration contract rifle musket w/ 40" bbl. dated 1864. Breech section has "VP / eaglehead", "STEEL" & "M" proofs. Barleycorn front sight & blued 2 leaf rear sight. 1864 Dated Colt marked lock. 3 Band walnut stock has 2 crisp inspection cartouches "JHH" & "TT". CONDITION: fine. In the white iron parts have good appearance w/ light patina, spots of darker patina & pitting. Stock has very good original finish w/ visible cartouches & moderate handling marks. Wrist area shows light wear to finish. Very good to near excellent shiny bore w/ strong rifling & light frosting near muzzle. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Glen E. Mattox. (01-22484/MD). ANTIQUE. $1500-2500.