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New Model Spencer Civil War Era Musket

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,250.00 USD Estimated At:2,500.00 - 4,000.00 USD
New Model Spencer Civil War Era Musket
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA 92606
New Model Spencer Civil War Era Three-Banded Musket, #104600, 30'' blue barrel, case hardened frame, walnut stock and forend, with no provision for cleaning rod. Mfg'd 1863-1864, this type having some notable use by the 5th Michigan Cavalry at Gettysburg. Condition is very good to near fine retaining approx. 60%-70% thinning and toning blue to barrel. Frame retains approx. 20% silvering and muted case colors. Stock shows scratches and light weathering, with strengthening screw at wrist, which also retains the rearmost edge of the lockplate. Buttstock also shows repair emanating from approx. the midpoint, terminating above trigger. Action remains crisp, bore is bright. Est.: $2,500-$4,000. (Antique)