May 28 & 29, 2020 Extraordinary, Sporting, & Collector Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/28/2020
Third model musket with two piece stock and forearm featuring an exposed case hardened receiver. Blue 28" barrel. Safety lever on right side of receiver and magazine cutoff lever located on left side. Small blade front sight. Large military style fold down ladder rear barrel sight. Chambered in .45-70 Government cartridge. Two band forearm with sling swivels. Sling swivel mounted to front of trigger bow. Top receiver tang marked "MODEL of 1883" Top of buttplate heel marked "52" and bow of buttplate marked "SHS" CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 95-97% original blue on barrel with light scratches at muzzle from mounting bayonet. Receiver shows nearly full coverage mottled soft case color. Wood is excellent showing modest wear. Bore is excellent, bright and clean. -MKS-