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![]() Colt "Special Model 1861" Rifled Musket, Dated 1862 Guns International #: 102634968 Seller's Inventory #: Category: Civil War Rifles - Antique Rifles - Percussion Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com ![]() Seller: dksiggs Company: Member Since: 5/1/15 First Name: Darrell Last Name: Seigler State: Illinois Zip: 61350 Country: United States Phone: (815) 830-1162 Fax: Number of Active Listings: 2 Total Number of Listings: 33 Seller: Private Seller Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. Payment Types Accepted: Check, Money Order Description: This is a hard used Civil War Colt "Special Model 1861" musket, dated 1862. These guns are sometimes referred to as "Colt Model 1862" muskets. Lockplate is sharply marked “U. S. / COLT’S PT F. A. MFG CO / HARTFORD, CT” and "1862" on the rear of the plate; left barrel breech facet is marked "V/P" with eagle head. The wood is original and unmodified--there are typical dings and scratches as shown in the photos, and there is a hairline crack to the rear of th barrel about 2 1/2 inches long. The barrel, plates, hammer and butt have a very light rust coating in areas, but no pitting. The foremost barrel band is missing--these guns had frequent loose barrel bands. The ramrod appears to be original. Gun is 56 1/2 inches long. Overall Good+ condition. It's a nice example priced to sell. Price: $1,125.00 Antique: Yes |