GUN SPRING 2018
The live portion of this session begins on Wednesday, March 21, 2018.
EXTREMELY FINE 1863 DATED COLT SPECIAL CONTRACT CIVIL WAR MUSKET WITH BAYONET. COLT 1861 SPL NSN 58 Cal. 58. This is a typical "as found" apparently surplus, unfired musket retaining much of its orig finish with crisp cartouches, perfect mechanics and a mint shiny bore. Standard configuration with 40″ bbl, eagle stamped on bolster above "U.S. / COLTS Pt F.A.Mfg Co / HARTFORD CT" and rear of hammer "1863" which is also found on top of bbl along with "VP" over "eagle head proof". Accompanying bayonet fits gun well and is equally fine. CONDITION: Very fine-extremely fine overall. Metal is mostly smooth, bright/grey with small areas of staining and pinprick pitting. Stock is sound with sharp edges, raised grain, only a few minor small cosmetic blemishes; bayonet fits gun well with matching patina. Mechanically crisp with bright, shiny bore. 52865-5 JS (4,000-6,000)