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CIVIL WAR Contract COLT Special M1861 Rifle-MUSKET
Guns International #: 101188255 Seller's Inventory #: 6179
Category: Civil War Rifles - Colt Rifles - Antique
Seller's Information
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
International Phone: 314-707-7373
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Certified Check, Money Order
Description:
CIVIL WAR Contract COLT Special M1861 Rifle-MUSKET
“1863” Dated Lock with Leather Sling
Here we present an antique Civil War Colt Special Contract Model 1861 Percussion Rifle-Musket, produced in 1863 at the Colts Patent Fire Arms Manufacturing Company of Hartford, Connecticut. Production began in September of 1862 while the war was in full swing. The Union was still trying to make up for arms shortages and the destruction of Harpers Ferry Armory with production at Springfield, supplementing this with contracts with over 20 other contractors, like Colt, for rifle-muskets.
The American Civil War raged from April 12, 1861 to May 9, 1865 in which roughly 130,000 Special Model 1861 muskets were produced by Colt for the US government. Like the Springfield production of the Model 1861, the Colt could be considered the “everyman’s” infantry weapon.
The lock on this specimen is dated “1863”. The lock is marked “U.S./Colt’s PT F.A. MFG. Co/Hartford, CT”. “U.S.” is on the buttplate. “V/P/Eaglehead” is on the barrel, along with “STEEL”.
The overall condition is good. The metal surfaces have been cleaned. The markings are legible. The walnut stock has been lightly sanded and oiled for a smooth, dark finish. The rear sight is a replacement. The bore is smooth and dark. The action is excellent, strong and crisp.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 40 inches.
Caliber: .58 Percussion
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$2100
#6179
SOLD
Antique: Yes