* Antique 1861 WILLIAM MASON CONTRACT PERCUSSION .58 CAL. MUSKET
Guns International #: 101471558 Seller's Inventory #: SOLD
Category: Military Rifles - Antique - Civil War Rifles

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State: Florida
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About Us: My wife and I have been in the Antiques business for 60 plus years with our main focus over the past few years being Antique collectable firearms and related items from old time Collections and Estates. While most of our listings are from private owners on consignment, we are always in search of items to Purchase or Sell for you anywhere in Florida during the winter and anywhere in New England and New York during the summer months. Thanks for your support, Will & Jane B.


Description:
1861 WILLIAM MASON, TAUNTON, MA. PERCUSSION CIVIL WAR CONTRACT MUSKET. 1863 DATED 40" BARREL, NEAR EXCLLENT BRIGHT STRONG BORE. METAL A BRIGHT GUNMETAL WITH A FEW MINOR STAINS AND VIRTUALLY NO PITTING. 1863 DATED LOCKPLATE MARKED "U.S. Wm. MASON" "TAUNTON." WALNUT STOCK IN VERY GOOD CONDITION WITH DEEPLY CARVED "DOM" ON RIGHT SIDE BUTT & 10 1/2" FRONT OF STOCK PIECED ALONG WITH 2 VACANT SPOTS ON COMB WHICH LIKELY HELD SOME SORT OF INLAY. THIS IS A NICE CLEAN, SOLID CONTRACT RIFLE THAT APPEARS TO BE  IN SHOOTABLE CONDITION, AS PICTURED. A $2500. EXAMPLE IF IT HAD NO ISSUES, AS MENTIONED. 

$50.00 S&H DIRECT TO BUYER EAST OF THE BIG RIVER $55.00 BEYOND. INSURANCE AT POSTAL RATES IF WANTED.

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SOLD

Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: WILLIAM MASON
Model: 1861
Barrel Length: 40
Caliber Info: .58
Bore: BRIGHT STRONG RIFLING
Condition: VERY GOOD AS PICTURED
Metal Condition: BRIGHT
Wood Condition: AS PICTURED
Bore Condition: NEAR EXCELLENT
Barrels: 40
Barrel Type: ROUND
Action: CRISP & TIGHT
Stock: WALNUT
Finish: AGED