April 27-30, 2021 Extraordinary Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/27/2021
Converted in the late 1860s from a standard Springfield Armory Model 1863 rifled musket. Eagle head proofed 36 - 5/8" barrel sleeved to .50 caliber and mounted with 2 position leaf rear sight. Breech block dated 1866 with eagle head proof. Lock plate dated 1864 and marked with federal eagle and "U.S./SPRINGFIELD". Full length walnut stock mounted with 3 spring-retained iron bands, 2 piece trigger guard, and "US" marked butt plate. Stock marked with a script "HTH" cartouche and a very faint oval "ESA". Complete with knurled ram rod and "US" marked socket bayonet. CONDITION: Good. Metal components cleaned to bright polish with some marks and freckling from older corrosion. Stock very good with expected marks and wear. Good bore with strong rifling. Fine mechanics. BAS
Model
1866 Allin Conversion