Lot 149
New Jersey Surcharge Trenton Contract US Model 1861 Rifle Musket
Sale 2030 - Arms, Armor and Militaria
Oct 23, 2024 10:00AM ET
Live / Cincinnati

Estimate
$1,200 - $1,800
Lot Description
New Jersey Surcharge Trenton Contract US Model 1861 Rifle Musket
American Civil War
.58 caliber. 40" round barrel secured by three flat, spring-retained bands. NSN. Bright finish, steel furniture, walnut stock. Single shot percussion muzzleloading rifle musket. Lock marked with a {Spread-Winged Eagle} and U.S./TRENTON forward of the hammer and dated 1864 horizontally at the tail. Top of breech dated 1864 as well. Left angled flat with the usual V/P/{Eagle Head} proof marks with the left barrel flat and counterpane showing NJ surcharges for New Jersey. Retains the correct 1861 pattern 3-leaf rear sight, the musket combination front sight and socket bayonet lug, both sling swivels and an original swelled shank tulip-head ramrod. A solid example of a New Jersey contract Model 1861 Rifle Musket from the height of the American Civil War.
This lot is located in Cincinnati.
Condition Report
Very good. Bore very good, partly bright with strong rifling, some oxidation and a few dings around the face of the muzzle. Metal lightly cleaned with scattered areas of surface oxidation, discoloration and some pinpricking. Markings remain clear throughout. Mechanically functional lock. Stock with scattered bumps, dings and mars, including a couple of small chips at the toe. Otherwise uncleaned and with good edges.

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