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Lot 157
Sale 6312 - Arms, Armor and Militaria
Apr 30, 2025
10:00AM ET
Live / Cincinnati
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Estimate
$1,500 -
2,500
Price Realized
$2,040
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
Colt Special Model 1861 Contract Rifle Musket
American Civil War
.58 caliber. 40" barrel secured by three rounded clamping bands. NSN. Bright finish, iron furniture, full length walnut musket stock. Single shot percussion muzzleloading rifle musket with 1861 pattern three leaf rear sight, combination front sight and socket bayonet lug and sling swivels on the triggerguard bow and middle barrel band. Standard Colt lock markings, dated 1863 at tail. Breech dated 1863 as well and left flat with V/P/{Eagle Head} inspection marks as well as M 3 and STEEL markings. Counterpane with clear script MTH cartouche at tail. {ANTIQUE}
This lot is located in Cincinnati.






