Colt Model 1861 Special Contract Rifled Musket Civil War Era
Guns International #: 100480495 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Colt Rifles - Antique - Antique Rifles - Percussion
Seller's Information
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Seller: Frontier Gallery
Company: Frontier Gallery
Member Since: 9/24/13
First Name: Peter
Last Name: Gracyalny
State: Colorado
Zip: 80524
Country: United States
Phone: (970) 484-4200
Fax: (970) 484-4200
Number of Active Listings: 0
Total Number of Listings: 52
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Cash, Postal Money Orders, Certified Checks, Visa, MasterCard, Discover ~ NO CC Fee
Description:
This is a very fine example of a Colt Model 1861 Special Rifled Musket that was manufactured in 1863. Colt produced these rifle-muskets under Ordnance Department contracts during the Civil War. The Model 1861 Special Rifled Musket had a distinctive hammer, bolster with no provision for a clean-out screw, two-leaf rear sight graduated to 500 yards, screw-fastened barrel bands and straight shank tulip head ramrod. Most of these features were later incorporated into the Springfield Model 1863 and Model 1864 Rifled Muskets. The black walnut stock is oil finished. The lock plate is dated 1862 behind the hammer and the top of the barrel is dated 1864 just ahead of the tang. "U.S./COLT'S PT F.A. MFG CO/HARTFORD CT" is roll-stamped on the lock plate in front of the hammer. The face of the nipple bolster is stamped with the Spread Eagle/Shield motif. The upper left barrel flat is stamped with Ordnance "V/P/Eagle Head" proof and inspection marks. An "A" Ordnance sub-inspection mark and N.J. is stamped on the left barrel flat just above the stock line. N.J. is also deeply stamped into the left side of the stock flat. The N.J. represents the New Jersey Militia. "U.S." is stamped on the tang of the buttplate. The Butt plate has a hole drilled in it for whatever reason. The overall condition is Fine +. The musket retains almost all of the finish. There is some of the finish that worn or flaked off on the side plate, the upper & lower barrel bands and rear sight. There is no flash pitting and there is no firing wear on the bolster or adjacent areas of the barrel lockplate. And, only minor firing wear on the hammer. The bore is excellent. All of the markings are sharp. The stock is very good. The edges of the flats and barrel channel are sharp. The stock grain is raised with various marks, scratches and chips due to handling wear and use marks. This is an outstanding example of a Colt Model 1861 Special Rifled Musket that would be a great addition to any collection. Email if you'd like any further infomation. I'll be glad to work with you any way I can.
SOLD
Antique: Yes