April 27-30, 2021 Extraordinary Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/27/2021
Colt Special Model 1861 rifle musket, dated 1864. 40" round barrel in .58 caliber with 3 groove rifling multi-leaf rifle rear sight and blade front. Barrel is dated 1864 near breech with "VP" proof on left side and has "E.P.R." inspector mark with "STEEL" next to it on left side just above wood line. Lock is marked with Colt's patent and Hartford, Connecticut address forward of cock with "1864" behind cock. 1 piece plain walnut stock in 3 barrel band configuration complete with US marked military buttplate. Stock bears "DAP" and "JT" cartouches on left side. The main difference between the Special Model 1861 and the US Model 1861 is the barrel bands with clamps instead of spring retainers. CONDITION: Excellent, untouched and still National Armory Bright, with scattered handling marks and light pitting throughout. Stock is in matching condition with crisp cartouches. 2 small filled cracks near barrel tang. Action works appropriately with 2 crisp stops on half and full cock. Bore is bright with sharp rifling and modest abrasion. TON