GUN FALL 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, October 31, 2017.
SCARCE FINE 1861 DATED SPRINGFIELD RIFLED-MUSKET.SPRINGFIELD1861NSN58Cal. 58. 40″ bbl. This is a very nice example of Civil War model 1861 Springfield musket which over 450,000 were made in 1861 and 1862 and few survive in high condition as this was the workhorse musket of the Union Army during the Civil War. Indeed these muskets were often captured and saw continued use by the Confederacy. This gun is consistent with other 1861 Springfield's being iron mounted, fitted with three flat bands that are spring retained, two leaf rear sight and swelled tulip tip ramrod. This gun is properly marked "US/SPRINGFIELD" with Eagle forward of hammer on lock and "1861" on tail of lock. Barrel flat has matching "1861" date and "VP/Eagle Head" proof. There are two inspectors cartouches "ESA" (E. S. Allin) and "FWS" (possibly - F. W. Sanderson) crisply stamped opposite lock as can be seen in photos. This particular Springfield is hard to find in nice condition and appears 100% orig and complete in every regard. PROVENANCE: Collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Fine overall. Metal is grey/bright showing old cleaning, staining and light pitting. Markings are all discernible though bbl date and "VP" proof are worn as can be seen in photos. Stock is fine overall with crisp edges, very sharp inspector cartouches, raised grain with hand worn patina. This gun has crisp action and fine crisp shiny bore. 52328-50 JS (4,500-5,500)