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U.S. Model 1861 Percussion Rifle-Musket by Alfred Jenks & Sons

Currency:CAD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:550.00 CAD Estimated At:NA
U.S. Model 1861 Percussion Rifle-Musket by Alfred Jenks & Sons
.58 cal., 40'' barrel with an oxidized bore showing light evidence of rifling. The barrel, bands and triggerguard have been cleaned bright with remnants of tiny impact marks, fine pitting and oxidation, more moderate in the flash area of the nipple bolster. The lock and buttplate are more of a mottled gray and gunmetal patina with fine oxidation and cleaned pitting. The barrel date and firing proofs have been lost to the cleaning with only a large ''O'' interestingly stamped at the junction of the barrel and rear tang; the lockplate has proper "U.S. / BRIDESBURG" and Federal Eagle in front of hammer and 1863 at the rear, markings remain crisp. The walnut stock remains in good to very good condition with scattered dents, handling marks and an angled crack in the left side of the stock from the front of the rear sight to the center of the front lock screw. The walnut stock has been cleaned as well showing rounded edges and no evidence of stock markings except for a small ''C Z'' in front of the triggerguard. The arm is equipped with a proper front sight and double leaf rear sight. The lock remains strong and what appears to be a proper tulip shaped ramrod is present. Overall, an about very good 1861 contract musket. (5A11666-15) {ANTIQUE} [Casey Collection] (800/1200)
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