September 10-12, 2024 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/10/2024
Scarce 2nd model musket manufactured in 1881. Standard configuration with musket length round barrel, bayonet lug blade front sight, 900 yard graduated rear, full length walnut forend retained by 3 barrel bands, and plain walnut stock with sling swivel and carbine style trap butt plate. Musket appears to be built on a carbine frame, the saddle ring stud holes filled in with screws. Complete with a well fitting socket bayonet. CONDITION: Very good. Factory blue has faded to a plum brown patina with oxidation spotting and wear. Strong traces of nitre blue displayed on the loading gate. Stocks are solid with an age darkened appearance and numerous dings and impression throughout. Well defined bore with some light abrasions. Fine mechanics. PROVENANCE: Jim Cyr Collection.