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Important Maurice Prendergast watercolor, paintings by Kahn, Jacobsen, Redmond, Marin, Glackens and Koch; several Catesby bird prints; a Joseph Proctor folk art still life and a Fraktur collection; a Soap Hollow blanket chest, clocks by Samuel Mulliken and Anna Atkinson, the Kittredge Family high chest, a Dunlap family high chest, Hall Family chest on chest, Nathan Lombard sideboard, Seymour work table; a MESDA documented Petersburg VA Secretary and important VA paint decorated blanket chest. First editions including Mark Twain and a narrative of the life of Frederick Douglass, and firearms.
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Lot 324

Dated 1863 Colt Special Contract Model 1861 Rifled Musket

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
Starting Bid
$500

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

.58 caliber, 40 in. barrel, stud type blade front sight, three position rear sight with "3" and "5" stamps, lock plate stamped "U.S. / COLT'S PT F A MFG CO - HARTFORD CT.", engraved "eagle" under cap nipple, "1863" stamped behind cock, top of barrel stamped "1863", "V / P / eagle head" and "E.F. / STEEL" stamped on sides of barrel, "DAP" and "JT" inspectors cartouches on left side of stock, "C" stamp behind tang screw, "U / M" stamps on both sides of two largest barrel bands, "U / T" stamp on both sides of smallest barrel band, "T", "M", and "J" stamps on trigger guard, "O" stamp in stock behind trigger guard, "U.S." stamp on top of butt plate, 21 in. triangular fluted bayonet with "U.S." stamp, 39-1/2 in. steel ramrod, 56 in. overall without bayonet

Provenance: Private Collection

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Private Collection

very little evidence of wear or use, bright metal components with some oxidation and staining, some abrasions to buttstock, 1/4 in. chip to upper right side of buttstock, surface anomalies to both sides of upper buttstock near butt plate, ding to corner of butt plate, very good overall condition Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.