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Special Model 1861 Contract Rifle-Musket

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 3,000.00 USD
Special Model 1861 Contract Rifle-Musket
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
Special Model 1861 Contract Rifle-Musket, by Lamson, Goodnow & Yale Co., Windsor, VT, .58 cal., three-banded 40'' barrel, iron mountings, all metal parts finished bright, with cartouched walnut stock, and correct leather sling. Sideplate dated 1864, which is the variation that lacks the eagle but does bear the three-line markings. Condition is excellent. Metal parts show light carbon spotting and clear inspector's mark. Stock appears to have been very lightly sanded at one point and, although faint, the cartouches are clearly visible. Correct type sling remains subtle and has early brass hook constructed of flat, not round, stock. Correct and original ramrod is present. Action functions as designed, interior of barrel shows little use. Est.: $2,000-$3,000.