Jeffrey S. Evans & Assoc., Inc.
Live Auction

November 19, 2022: Premier Americana - Day Three

Sat, Nov 19, 2022 09:00AM EST
Lot 2039

CIVIL WAR COLT MODEL 1861 PERCUSSION MUSKET-RIFLE

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
Sold for

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $10
$200 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
CIVIL WAR COLT MODEL 1861 PERCUSSION MUSKET-RIFLE, 58 caliber, walnut full-stock with three bands, "U.S." marked buttplate, barrel marked "1863", "VP / Eagle head" proof, "M" and "STEEL"; lockplate marked "1863" to rear of hammer and "U.S. / COLT'S PT F. A. MFG CO./ HARTFORD CT." forward of hammer, American eagle on bolster, government inspector stamps on multiple parts. Stock with two boxed cartouches behind lock bolts and "JHG" forward of buttplate tang. Appropriate tulip-head steel ramrod. 1863. 56" LOA, 40" barrel.
Provenance: From the collection of Williston and Josephine Cofer, Alexandria, VA.
Rock Island Auctions.

Condition

Excellent condition possibly un-issued, metals smooth with bright finish, stock with excellent color and a few scattered dings.