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US MODEL 1861 PERCUSSION RIFLE MUSKET BY

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:900.00 USD Estimated At:1,800.00 - 2,600.00 USD
US MODEL 1861 PERCUSSION RIFLE MUSKET BY
PROVIDENCE TOOL CO. Cal. 58. NSN. This contractor made 70,000 1861 muskets. This example is in standard configuration with 40" barrel dated "1862" which attaches to stock with three spring retained bands. Rear sight has two flip up leaves. Lock dated "1862" is also marked with "US" and eagle along with maker's name and "PROVIDENCE R.I.". Walnut stock has "US" marked buttplate, inspector initials "RJB" are on left side. CONDITION: very good to fine. Iron parts show cleaning to original bright polish and are presently silver over some scattered pitting. Stock is very fine with what appears to be original finish with some added oil. Inspector's markings are fairly sharp. There is a crack at right side of barrel tang running down toward lock, otherwise wood is sound. Bore is shiny with some scattered pits. Mechanically good. (01-24259/MGM). ANTIQUE. $1,800-2,600.