November 5th & 6th 2016 Premier Firearms Sale
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/5/2016
Manufactured from 1870 to 1873 using a combination of new surplus Civil War parts with a total of 11,533 manufactured. Lock is dated 1864. Breech block is dated 1870. Matching serial numbers on barrel and frame on left side. One piece walnut stock with no visible cartouche. Metal is a smooth grey-brown patina. Stock is very good to excellent with no cracks but numerous abrasions. Sideplate and trigger guard were polished. “U.S.” stamped on buttplate and “U” stamped on both barrel bands. Strong rifled bore and perfect action. This is an excellent example of a very scarce U.S. martial rifle.
Caliber/Bore
.50-70 centerfire