September 10-12, 2024 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/11/2024
Originally manufactured in Spain around the time of the Civil War. There is a letter dated July 17, 1861, in which Spain offered muskets in this configuration to the Confederacy via Cuba. There is also research that these rifled muskets acquired from Spain were used by the Kentucky Orphan brigade, and were serial numbered below 500, as this one is (114). Matching serial numbers observed on lock, barrel on underside near tang, and on the back of both barrel bands. Left flat of stock opposite lock is marked "CSA", which is a later addition, possibly done by a veteran group after the war. CONDITION: Good, with iron assemblies turned a dove gray freckled patina with signs of heavy use near bolster and breech. Stock has been lightly sanded, and has repair near right side of barrel tang. Rear sight has been removed. Hammer does hold back on full cock and stops on half cock as it should, but the stops are soft. Bore shows moderate abrasion throughout and defined rifling.