April 11-13, 2023 Firearms and Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/12/2023
Rifle features a 32 - 5/8" National Armory Bright finished barrel chambered in .50-70 mounted with a blade front sight and ladder rear. High arched breech block dated "1870" over an eagle head with crossed arrows proof and "US". Civil War musket lock plate dated "1863". Walnut stock marked opposite the lock plate with 4 script cartouches, including 2 for Erskine Allin. Iron mounts include 2 spring retained barrel bands, 2-piece trigger guard, and "US" marked butt plate. CONDITION: Very good. Iron components exhibit an honest aged chocolate patina. Stock has been cleaned with some scattered impressions visible. Cartouches partially legible. Fine strong bore displaying crisp rifling. Mechanically fine. Matching serial numbers observed on barrel and receiver.