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COLT MODEL 1861 MUSKET W/ BAYONET NJ MARKED WITH NJ CRATE.

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:2,000.00 USD Estimated At:4,000.00 - 6,000.00 USD
COLT MODEL 1861 MUSKET W/ BAYONET NJ MARKED WITH NJ CRATE.
NSN. .58 Cal rifled x 40" long bbl marked "1863" at breech, "V/P" over eagle head on left breech flat, side of bbl is marked "STEEL" and surcharged "N.J" indicating issuance to the State of New Jersey. 3-leaf rear sight mounted 2-2/4" in front of sight, corresponding front sight 1-3/4" from muzzle. Accompanying this gun is an orig bayonet having a 18" long blade marked "US" at back of blade. 5-1/2" lock marked under (spread eagle on bolster) "U.S./COLT'S Pt F A M fg Co/HARTFORD Ct" and behind lock "1863". Furniture consists of 3-split bands, trigger guard and buttplate (marked "US"). Walnut stock is 52-3/4" long marked opposite the lock "NJ". Accompanying this musket is an orig Colt packing crate stenciled on both ends "20 / U.S. RIFLE MUSKETS / AND / APPENDAGES / MANUFACTURED BY / COLT'S P.F.A. MFG CO. / STAMPED N.J.". Markings on the crate are clear and to easy read and accompanying paperwork contains details of packing crate appendages. CONDITION: Metal is in fine condition showing no evidence of ever being fired, including the bore. All metal is bright except the nipple and rear sight which are fire blued. Walnut stock is in excellent condition with no nicks or dings. Bayonet is fine condition and matches gun well. Packing crate is complete with lid and overall in very good condition for its age. 4-47327 PAS77