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1863 J. P. MOORE .58 ENFIELD STYLE MUSKET

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:2,000.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 2,500.00 USD
1863 J. P. MOORE .58 ENFIELD STYLE MUSKET
<B>SCARCE 1863 J. P. MOORE .58 CALIBER ENFIELD STYLE CIVIL WAR RIFLED MUSKET (FLAYDERMAN 95-034).</B></I> An excellent, completely original example of this very scarce, if not rare, secondary Civil War rifled musket produced by J. P. Moore in New York City in very limited quantity, ostensibly under the auspices of the Colt Firearms Company.<BR><B><BR>Condition:</B></I> Very nice, completely original, untouched condition. Classic lock markings with M shield, 1863 and correct British barrel proofs. Metal with smooth dark patina, just some minor pitting at breech, lock markings and barrel proofs excellent. Mechanically perfect, correct Enfield type long-range rear sight and original Enfield style ramrod. Brass furniture lightly cleaned some time ago, excellent. Wood excellent with dark rich untouched patina, with a couple of chips forward of the lock, minor. Bore very good but rifling a bit weak at muzzle. <BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Requires 3rd Party Shipping (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)