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SPRINGFIELD ROBERTS PAT. MODEL 1861 / 1863 RIFLE MUSKET CONVERSION VERY RARE .58CF
Guns International #: 100912499 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Civil War Rifles - Springfield Rifles - Antique
Seller's Information
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Seller: Big Ir0n
Company: Michael Merker Riflemakers
Member Since: 2/26/07
First Name: Michael
Last Name: Merker
State: North Carolina
Country: United States
Phone: (828) 698-8804
Platinum Seller
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted: Personal Check, Money Order
Description:
Springfield Roberts Pat. Model 1861/1863 Rifle Musket Conversion VERY RARE, “Robert’s Pat. June 11 1867”, good condition overall, wood is in good condition with visible cartouches of script “WPT” and “BP”, wood has NO cracks, bore good, moderate pitting externally, heavy brown patina, missing cleaning rod and one lock plate screw, very scarce post-Civil War breech loading cartridge conversion of a Civil War musket, conversion performed by Brig. General B.S. Roberts US Army who developed a system of turning the .58 cal percussion into .58 cal Roberts Centerfire. Only 5000 made for sale and use by SC National Guard. Citing Flayderman 9A-351 "Suffering heavy loss and breakage while in service, the survival rate of these was very low, hence examples, especially those in finer grades, are very scarce". A very fine example of the rare Robert’s Patent Conversion 1861/1863! $1200.00 plus $45 s/h **All listings are for sale at our store location while being listed for sale online. Call 828-698-8804 if needed. God Bless!
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes
Antique: Yes