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U.S. Robinson Contract Model 1861 Rifle-Musket

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military / Long Guns - Rifles Start Price:800.00 USD Estimated At:1,600.00 - 2,500.00 USD
U.S. Robinson Contract Model 1861 Rifle-Musket
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U.S. Robinson Contract Model 1861 Rifle-Musket

This is a good example of 1 of 30,000 muskets manufactured by E. Robinson of New York City circa 1863-65. The 1864 dated lock plate is marked with an eagle/shield motif above "U.S." and "E. ROBINSON" in an arc over "NEW YORK". The barrel is dated 1862 (double stamped) and has "V/P/eagle head" proofs on the left rear side. Three leaf rear sight, "U" marked barrel bands and tulip head iron ramrod. Full oil finished stock with "US" marked buttplate and two clear script letter cartouches on the left flat.

Manufacture: Robinson E
Model: 1861
BBL: 39 1/2 inch round
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 58 percussion
Finish: bright
Grips:
Serial Number: NSN

Very good as modified with shortened barrel. The musket has a bright appearance showing some scattered mild pitting with heavier flash pitting at the breech end of the barrel. The stock is very fine with a couple areas of surface chipping and some minor handling marks. The cartouches and markings are crisp and clear. Mechanically fine.