November 3 & 4, 2026 Online Only Firearms
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
Lot #1018:
(A) NEW JERSEY TRENTON MODEL 1861 PERCUSSION RIFLE MUSKET
Approximately 11,495 were produced by A.M. Burton and J.T. Hodge at the Locomotive and Machine Co. in Trenton, New Jersey circa 1863-64 for use in the Civil War. This example ended up with New Jersey troops/militia, as is marked "N.J." on the barrel. Barrel, lock, and mounts have been period nickel plated, likely for GAR display or parade use. Standard bayonet lug front sight and 3-position rear. Lock is marked "U.S. / TRENTION" with a federal eagle and "1863" date. Walnut stock with illegible cartouche and standard mounts. Includes a nickel plated socket bayonet. CONDITION: Fine. Rifle retains the vast majority of its nickel plating with flaking and some oxidation spotting. Stocks are solid with abrasion and impressions. Dark, oxidized bore. Fine mechanics.