An Early & Rare U.S. Civil War Military Issued Merrill Rifle 

Description:
An Early  & Rare U.S. Civil War Military Issued Merrill Rifle In All Original Excellent Condition. Serial #8620, with all matching numbers. Only about 800 were made starting in 1862. All original and complete. Made in .54 caliber. The scarce rifle has excellent metal, markings and edges throughout. This includes the lock plate. The barrel retains most of its original brown color throughout it. The top of the breech & tang both have a nice untouched natural patina on them. The lock & hammer have a mix of original colors and plum patina on them. All of the brass hardware on the rifle are original and have a nice untouched patina on them. All screws are fine. The wood on the rifle is excellent throughout with a fine grain and edges on it. It also has a very nice natural color & grain throughout it. There Is A Very Clear & Sharp U.S. Inspectors Cartouche Opposite The Lock On The Backside Of The Wood. It Has A Fine Action And Bore In It. This is An Early & Rare U.S. Civil War Military Issued Merrill Rifle In All Original And Excellent Condition. These Early & Scarce Civil War Merrill Rifles Are Very Sought After By Collectors Especially In This Very Fine Condition!
        
DISCLAIMER: All firearms are sold as collector’s items only – we did not accept responsibility as to the shooting safety or reliability of any antique firearm. All firearms as described as accurately as possible, given the restraints of a catalog listing length. We want satisfied customers and often under describe the weapons. Any city or state regulations regarding owning antique firearms are the responsibility of the purchaser. All firearms are mechanically perfect unless noted, but again are NOT warranted as safe to fire.
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Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: Merrill
Model: Rifle
Serial Number: 8620
Condition: Excellent
Metal Condition: Excellent
Wood Condition: Excellent
Bore Condition: Excellent
Manufacture Date: 1862

Price: $5,995.00