This is one of only fifty-four guns so altered at Springfield and quite possibly the finest example in private hands. Although it was once thought a number of guns were also altered at Harpers Ferry, it is now believed that few if any were completed. This example is not sighted and remains in its original smoothbore configuration. George W. Morse patented this breech loading system in 1856 and 1858, but it did not prove practical for military applications. With the outbreak of the Civil War, Morse cast his lot with the Confederacy, where he apparently believed his inventive genius would reap greater economic rewards. He was initially appointed superintendent of the Nashville, Tennessee Armory, and upon the fall of that city, moved to Greenville, South Carolina where he became associated with the State Military Works. It was here that he achieved his greatest fame overseeing the manufacture of his brass frame .50 caliber breech loading carbine and "inside lock" .71 caliber musket.
The metal on this gun is smooth and clean with just a few very minor dings near the breech and a few tiny patches of salt and peppering. Lock bears the eagle, US and Springfield 1838 at the tail. There is a small V at the forward edge of the breech. Wood with a few tiny, really negligible, chips along the ramrod channel and one small chip just forward of the lock, otherwise about mint with perfect inspectors marks. Accompanied by a fine correct bayonet. The Morse alteration is of great importance in American firearms evolution being the first US metallic breech loading longarm, this being among the finest examples known to exist.
(564-01) $19,950.00
This firearm has a nice dark "attic " patina throughout. The metal is worn but not distressed and shows corrosion due to neglect. The barrel is original with V and broken P stamps visible. The rear sight has been replaced. No trace of rifling indicates it was used post war as a shotgun. The top and bottom bands are original Richmond's, but the middle band is missing. Breech plug has been damaged from improper removal and the muzzle end has been what appears to be rolled over but could easily be repaired. Both the brass buttplate and nosecap are original as well as the trigger guard. The stock is an original Richmond with good interior inletting that has been lightly sanded.
The lockplate is clearly stamped C.S. RICHMOND, VA and the 1863 which is very faint but visible. All parts on the interior lock are Richmond except for the bridle and rear pivot screw. The hammer is also original with crude checking. The ramrod is a shortened 1842 musket ramrod. This is a good genuine Richmond with all major components being of Richmond manufacturing.
(241-163) ORIGINALLY $10,500.00 REDUCED TO $8,750.00 FURTHER REDUCED TO $7,700.00
The Model 1817, sometimes referred to as the Common Rifle, is the only US issue longarm manufactured by contractors. It is a single shot .54 caliber muzzleloader. The 36 inch round barrel is fastened with three barrel bands. The iron mountings and the barrel were both finished brown. Stocks are made of walnut with a patchbox in the right side of the stock. Ramrods are steel with a brass tip. Barrel is marked at breech with a US/P and the inspectors initials. Date marking was also on the tang. The lockplate is marked three ways: (1) Large US over H.DERINGER/PHILAD in the center of the lock with the date of manufacture marked vertically behind the hammer; (2) Small US over H.DERINGER/PHILAD in the center of the lock with the date of manufacture marked vertically behind the hammer: (3) Two lines in very small letters DERINGER/PHILAD in the center of the lock with the date of manufacture marked vertical behind the hammer. Deringer manufactured a total of 13,000 of these rifles.
Offered is one with the (2) type of lock markings. The lock and barrel are both marked 1843 and the barrel has the initals JH. All metal parts have been cleaned to a semi-bright dusky gray finish. The bore is semi-bright and has very good rifling. The wood appears to have been lacquered but it is in good condition and the cartouches are still visible. Ramrod is original. Nice clean gun.
(169-182) ORIGINALLY $2,750.00 REDUCED TO $2,400.00
Of all the British arms, the Pattern 1853 rifle-musket is perhaps the best known and most highly regarded weapon that replaced all earlier infantry models in the British Army. Just over 500,000 Enfield Pattern 1853 muskets were purchased / imported by the US Ordnance Department during the Civil War. This classic original British longarm is an 1862-dated, 'Tower' marked Enfield Pattern 1853 specimen manufactured by Tower, a private Birmingham, England arms facility.
In very good overall original condition, this single-shot, muzzleloading rifle-musket measures a total length of 55" and features a 39" long barrel mated to a black walnut stock. Barrel is rifled with three strong grooves but is dirty but will clean to near bright. The tooled-edge iron lockplate surface is light gray and exhibits no original colors. Lock markings bear the standard Victoria monogram of a "crown" back of the hammer but without the 'V R', indicating a likely British export. Sharp block letters "TOWER / 1862" are displayed on the lockplate in front of the hammer.
Mechanics are strong and crisp. Barrel, originally finished bright now exhibits scattered pin prick surface rusting overall. Upper barrel band and barrel area show some surface rust. The export proof marks on the left side of barrel breech are strong and clear and exhibit a provisional proof mark, a gauge mark (25) for .577 caliber, viewer's marks, and another gauge stamp. In addition, two strong New Jersey State stamps "N.J" are visible below the gauge marks. Flat of stock shows a fine clear State oval cartouche with "NJ". Upper swivel is mounted to the upper barrel band while the lower swivel is fastened to the trigger guard. Buttplate, stock cap, trigger guard and the distinct side screw washers are all brass and exhibit a pleasing bronze patina. The slightly swelled ramrod features a head that is slotted and knurled and a tip that retains its threading for a ball puller.
Ramrod is appears to be contractor-stamped but marks are scuffed. Sliding leaf rear sight is graduated up to 900 yards. Black walnut stock is in very good condition and exhibits a surface that is dark and uncleaned. Scattered light dings and dents are visible overall. No cracks. The main contractor has stamped the name "ISSAC HOLLIS & SONS" on the underside of the butt stock with additional stampings near the trigger guard tang. Stock's ramrod channel bears a government viewer's mark (X /) and also contractor's initials, not decipherable. This fine Enfield Pattern 1853 'Tower' rifle-musket is as original as they come.
(578-02) $2,500.00
Of all the British arms, the Pattern 1853 rifle-musket is perhaps the best known and most highly regarded weapon that replaced all earlier infantry models in the British Army. Just over 500,000 Enfield Pattern 1853 muskets were purchased / imported by the US Ordnance Department during the Civil War.
This fine, classic, original British longarm is an 1862-dated, 'Tower' marked Enfield Pattern 1853 specimen manufactured by Tower, a private Birmingham, England arms facility. In complete and remarkably excellent condition, this single-shot, muzzleloading rifle-musket measures a total length of 55" and features a 39" long barrel mated to a black walnut stock. Barrel, which is finished dark, is rifled with three strong grooves. The lockplate surface is dark gray and exhibits a mottled mild peppery look from scattered fine rust pitting. No original colors remain. Lock markings bear the standard Victoria monogram of a "crown" back of the hammer but without the 'V R', indicating a likely British export. Sharp block letters "TOWER / 1862" are displayed on the lockplate in front of the hammer. Mechanics are strong and crisp. Barrel surface appears to never have been cleaned and wears a pleasing dark, even patina. The export proof marks on the left side of barrel breech are strong and clear and exhibit a provisional proof mark, a gauge mark (25) for .577 caliber, viewer's marks, and another gauge stamp.
Upper swivel is mounted to the upper barrel band while the lower swivel is fastened to the trigger guard. Buttplate, stock cap, trigger guard and the distinct side screw washers are all polished brass. The swelled ramrod features a head that is slotted and knurled and a tip that retains its threading for a ball puller. Ramrod is also contractor-stamped with "J. Deeley". Sliding leaf rear sight is graduated up to 900 yards. Black walnut stock is in excellent strong condition and exhibits a surface that is dark and uncleaned. The main contractor has stamped its name "BENTLEY & PLAYFIAR" on the underside of the butt stock. The ramrod channel in the stock bears a government viewer's mark (X X /) and also a contractor's initials (JB). Right side of the butt stock has an ink stamp with a 1" diameter circular mark that indicates place of manufacture. Shows "BIRMINGHAM SMALL ARMS TRADE" in a circle with SBA stamped within the circle. No cracks but stock does show minor dings, dents and light scuffs from age and use. This very excellent Enfield Pattern 1853 'Tower' rifle-musket is as original and complete as they come. If one seeks a fine Enfield longarm, look no further, you have found it.
(169-209) $4,350.00
This is an 1853 pattern British musket / rifle. The lockplate has a crown stamped on the left side and in the middle is stamped 1861 / TOWER. The barrel is stamped with a number 25. All the iron parts have a dark brown patina. The buttplate, trigger guard and the nosecap are all unpolished brass. The wood is in good condition. The stock has no markings. All the bands are original and the mechanics of the lock are good. The rear sight and ramrod are missing. The bore is smooth and semi-bright.
(G2669) $1,100.00
This rifle musket was issued to the British Army in 1860 and assigned to a line unit: replaced as soon as interchangeable arms became available. In the British military Class 1 arms were regular army issue and Class 2 were reissued or refitted arms. This is a Class1 .577 P53 supplied by Cooper & Goodman under contract to the British Army in 1860. It was taken out of regular army service when interchangeable Enfields became available and re-desiginated as a Class 2 and issued to the DRVC. It was in turn taken out of volunteer service as most interchangeable arms became available : then sold as surplus. It was issued to the 4th Corps Dumfrieshire Rifle Volunteers which was formed at Penpoint in Dumfrieshire on 29 February, 1860. Nine Volunteer "Corps" comprised the battalion in Dumfrieshire County. The semi-bright lockplate is marked 1860 over TOWER with the crown over VR. The barrel, band and sight have traces of the original blue finish. The brass nosecap, trigger guard and buttplate have a nice uncleaned finish. The buttplate is marked V / D F 4 / 16. The light colored stock is stamped 2 and has a clear stock makers mark. The bore is semi-dark with good rifling. The lock mechanism is tight and crisp. Some pitting on the barrel near the nipple.
(185-16) $1,550.00
Manufactured by London Armory in 1862. This is a high grade musket, probably custom ordered with finely checkered forend and stock wrist. Cal. .577 percussion. This musket shows little to no wear or use with virtually 100% of its original finish that is showing natural aging. All original markings are sharp and clear. Crisp lock work and sharp, bright bore. the brass mountings have a medium patina. The buttplate tang is marked with the name of the probable original owner, "J. N. Boorland". The stock shows only the lightest handling with sharp edges and attractive grain and color. The right side of the butt bears the London Armory cartouche with 1862 date.
(30-1435) $7,950.00
Presented is an original, early production, breech-loading Merrill rifle and one of only 800-plus weapons produced from 1862 through 1865 by James H. Merrill of Baltimore, MD. In most remarkable condition, this longarm weapon is a very fine, very scarce example of a .54 caliber, single shot, percussion rifle as used in the Civil War. Traces of original case-hardening are visible on the lockplate in front and behind the hammer. The early style plate is flat and beveled around the entire edge and displays the stampings "J.H. MERRILL BALTO. / PAT. JULY 1858 / APL. 9 MAY 21-28-61" in three horizontal lines. To the left of the hammer is the serial number (#8786) in clear markings that fall into the range of #5000 to #14000 for Merrill rifles.
A 33" round barrel is equipped with a saber bayonet type lug attached at the right side of the barrel at the muzzle. Barrel surface exhibits a scattered salt and pepper coloring of dusky gray / brown in mottled colors with just very slight hints of its original brown finish. Barrel, with a bore that has distinct, wide three-groove rifling, is mated to a full-length, dark black walnut stock which retains much of its original feathering surface. Two brass barrel bands secure the barrel to the stock. These bands are retained by spring-actuated studs centered in small oval iron plates located on the lower side of the stock. Some 7/8" from the barrel muzzle tip is the weapon's tall, iron blade-type front sight. Rear sight is a two-leaf folding device screwed to the barrel top. Unfortunately, the steel ramrod is missing. All furniture, i.e. triggerguard, butt plate, patchbox, barrel bands and the nose cap are all brass polished bright. A very sharp and clear government oval cartouche is visible on the flat of the stock and bears the two initials "Z B" (for inspector Zadock Butt) within the oval. Government batch numbers "0 / 22" appear on the patchbox interior latch as well as on the interior of the operating lever, inside the trigger guard bow, and on the fore-tip.
Patchbox cavity still retains its original, unique curved nipple wrench and one extra nipple. With action identical to the Merrill carbine, the rifle was loaded by pulling back the flat, knurled lever latch on the top receiver then lifting and pulling up the operating lever and inserting the cartridge. Breech lever latch is marked with "J.H. MERRILL BALTO. / PAT. JULY 1858." Serial #8786 is also seen stamped at the rear of the tang. Steel swivel rings augment the trigger guard and the upper barrel band. Just normal dings, dents and scuffs marks of a war weapon appear on this carbine. All brass exhibits a fine, mellow patina and the iron has no original bluing remaining. Barrel bore is clean and bright. Though not used extensively in the Civil War, they were issued in small quantities to various Union cavalry regiments and to individual sharpshooters. A very fine original Merrill rifle in outstanding condition.
(169-208) $7,500.00
This handsome, very fancy-grade, half-stock percussion sporting arm is a custom target rifle manufactured sometime in the early 20TH century by Boston, Massachusetts gunsmith named William Read. In very fine condition, the weapon measures 45" overall in length and weighs about 7 pounds. A 27" long octagonal barrel is matched to a one-piece half stock of dark black walnut that is artistically covered with exquisite, superb carvings, diamond-checkering and silver inlays. Strong original case hardening highlight the lockplate which itself is ornately engraved in a floral and hunting motif with a dog and two ducks on the wing. Maker's name "WILLIAM READ / BOSTON" is clear and sharp on the plate. The "S" shaped hammer features much case colors and has a high, knurled spur and is delicately engraved in a floral design. The graduated open rear sight is adjustable. Sight extender shaft mounted on the top of stock behind the hammer is missing. A thin-shaft front sight is mounted within a wide-based, cylindrical protective iron sleeve. Barrel wears a wonderful dark brown / plum patina overall.
The super walnut stock is intricately carved with a bottom-wrapped shield design of distinct diamond-checkering in front of the German silver trigger guard. The same checkering is featured also at the neck of the stock and extends to meet a beautiful and fine, large relief carving of a wild boar's head on the bottom or toe area of the stock. Inlaid above the boar's head on the obverse side of the stock is a fancy silver patchbox. Opposite side of the stock exhibits a large, high cheek piece. The twin-set trigger is protected with an ornate and fancy trigger guard of German silver. Butt strap is two-piece of German silver and covers the entire edge of the butt stock. Front end of the stock sports three flowing German silver inlays in addition to a silver nose cap. Rifle retains its original, brass tipped, wooden ramrod secured underneath the barrel via three cylindrical iron sleeves. Upper ramrod sleeve has separated from the from the ramrod holder, easily repaired. Mechanics are strong and crisp. Bore is sharp but dark and will clean to bright. A wonderful example of a seldom seen, William Read percussion sporting target rifle.
(169-198) $3,750.00
Between 1854 to 1859 Sharps manufactured sporting rifles in 36, 44 and 52 caliber in barrel lengths of 24 to 34 inches with 27 being the standard. According to Flayderman's Guide, 30 variations of the 1853 Sporting rifles were available. Offered is matching serial number 18316, a 36 caliber rifle with a 24- inch octagon barrel. The rifle is marked to the rear of the hammer: SHARP'S / PATENT / 1852 and on the top of the barrel SHARP'S RIFLE / MANUF CO. / HARTFORD CONN. The buttplate and patchbox are brass and the nose cap is German silver. Double set trigger works fine. The bore is dark but the rifling is good. Front sight is a brass blade and rear sight is correct.
(185-15) $4,750.00
Cal. .52 percussion. Adapted for sabre bayonet. S/N 42457. All iron surfaces wear an untouched, dark patina with some gray highlights. All markings typical to this model are visible. Good mechanics. The bore is very sharp and semi-bright. The stocks show mostly smooth wear and use. There is an old chip out of the fore end just forward of the rear band on the right side, and a small one at left rear at the receiver. The butt stock has an open, 3" long grain crack that runs along the line of the lower butt plate screw. No visible cartouche. This piece is in "attic" condition with the dirt and cobwebs dusted off.
(G2080) $3,500.00)
Cal. 45-70. 32 1/8" barrel w/a full military style forend secured by two barrel bands. S/N 20690. All iron surfaces are dark brown patina w/slightly rough texture. Receiver is marked on left "Sharps Rifle Co. Bridgeport Conn." Both markings are clear. Bore is sharp & mostly bright w/a few dark spots towards muzzle. The stocks show handling & use w/a moderate amount of nicks & dings w/approx. 85% original finish remaining. Stocks have nice grain & color. A small cartouche is present on the bottom rear end of forestock. Some moderate pitting is present on checkered butt plate.
(362-11) $2,250.00
This original longarm is a Civil War Sharps & Hankins Model 1861 'Navy' rifle , a single shot, breechloading weapon made by the Sharps & Hankins Manufacturing Company of Philadelphia, circa 1861-1862. In total, only 700 Navy rifles were produced during those years, mostly in 1862. The majority (600) of the rifles were contracted with the US Navy and were used mostly to arm US Marine guards aboard Navy ships. Some of these weapons saw service on Federal gunboats on the Mississippi River during the war.
The breechloader rifle measures almost 48" overall and weighs eight pounds, eight ounces. It used a .52-56 caliber Sharps & Hankins rimfire cartridge mated with the unique forward sliding barrel as the trigger guard / operating lever was opened. Barrel measures 32 ¾" long and appears to have been re-browned at one time. Barrel bore is rifled with six strong lands and grooves but could use a cleaning to come shiny bright. Specimen retains no traces of its original colors at the receiver and breechblock. Right side of the frame is marked "SHARPS / & / HANKINS / PHILAD." Left side is stamped "SHARPS / PATENT / 1859". Firing pin is mounted on the face of the hammer. All markings on the weapon are clear and sharp, including the serial # 404 and the assembly number # 77 on various metal parts. The wartime production rear tangent-style sight has graduations up to 800 yards in 100 yard increments. Front sight is the wide base, iron blade set ¾" from the muzzle. Weapon is also fitted under the barrel with a lug for the saber bayonet, included. Barrel made without a ramrod.
The unmarked black walnut stock is of two-piece construction and has been refinished at one time. Overall, the stock displays just normal dings and dents to its surface from use, along with light storage scuffing. All furniture is iron, save for the curved brass butt plate. Sling swivels are retained, one at the middle band and one secured to the toe of the stock. Included with this rifle is the brass-handled saber bayo that measures 25" long and has a 20¼" blade. Bayo is marked "COLLINS & CO. / HARTFORD / CONN." on the reverse ricasso and marked "1861" on the obverse ricasso. Bayo has assembly # 76 on the top flat of the handle. Just a few of these Navy rifles saw service with the army with the majority in naval use during the Civil War. This seldom seen Sharps & Hankins Navy model rifle is not untouched, and has seen some refinishing work over its life. It is, however, a rare Naval small arms weapon that saw service during the conflict.
(492-41) $3,250.00
Spencer repeating rifles were made by Spencer in Boston and some was sub-contracted to Burnside Company in Providence, Rhode Island. One way to tell who manufactured it is the rifiling, Spencer used 6 groove and Burnside used 3 ring. ` They produced around 144,000 rifles and carbines for the United States government. Civil War Spencer's shot a 56-f6 cartridge. They are a seven shot repeating rifle that loaded from a magazine tube located in the stock. The action was similar to a lever action as the trigger guard operated the mechanism by raising and lowering it. Both rifles and carbines had iron mountings with a casehardened receiver, blued barrel and walnut stock. Markings that are located on top of the frame are SPENCER REPEATING/ RIFLE CO. BOSTON. MASS. / PAT'D MARCH 6,1860. The first 50 supplied to the Navy has a large lug on the underside of the muzzle for the saber bayonet. Rifles produced after that had a front sight that doubled as a lug for the socket bayonet.
Offered is a very low serial numbered rifle that falls in the range of the first ones issued to the Michigan cavalry. It is serial number 2236. According to research compiled by Wiley Sword in his article "Those Dammed Michigan Spencers", that appeared in MAN OF ARMS in 1997, Spencer's with serial numbers between 2051 and 3250 went to the 6th Michigan cavalry. He also states that they were received between Jan 24 to Feb. 10th of 1863. Since this rifle falls in that range it is highly probable that this rifle saw service at the Battle of Gettysburg.
The rifle is the army model set up for a socket bayonet. It has a nice dark brown uncleaned attic patina. Bore is dark but it does have rifiling. The working action is good and strong. The wood has normal dings and scratches from normal use. On the left side are two clear cartouches. Name C.S.Russell is carved on the stock. Nice rare gun that is untouched.
(172-1747) $6,750.00
Cal. .58, seven groove rifling. The lock surface is a mix of patina & gray with a spotty and peppery look with patches of dried oil Markings, "E. Whitney/N. Haven", "Eagle" and date "1858" are clear. There is a small letter "o" stamped above the eagle's head on the primer door. Good mechanics with a complete Maynard Primer System. All other iron components are consistent with scattered light peper and flaking dried oil. The barrel has the short base rear sight typical to the Type II Whitney "55" Model. The bore is sharp and bright with a very few small dark spots. No proof marks or date are present. The stock shows mostly smooth wear & use with a few handling marks. There is a thin chip out at the lower edge of lock plate, measuring aprox. 1" in length. Present are the "winged" style brass lock screw ferrules and the pewter nose cap typical to this model of Whitney production. No cartouches present. The brass tulip of the ramrod has some nicks and scratches visible. Still a very good example of a rare Whitney arm.
(406-24) $6,500.00
Offered is a high grade .50 caliber rifle and a 12 gauge shotgun mounted side by side with. The barrels are 29 ½ inch in length, dark but not pitted. Mounted in the center is a single wooden ramrod with a brass tip. The lockplate is decorated with engraving and marked Van What Son and Co. Both hammers are also engraved. The one-piece stock has checkering and is decorated with German silver on the forearm and the patchbox. The buttplate and trigger guard is made of iron and both have engraving on the tang. The fixed sight is located 9 inches down the barrel. The gun has sling swivels located on the trigger guard and on the barrel.
(169-200) ORIGINALLY $3,950.00 REDUCED TO $3,250.00
Lock surface is mostly smooth with mixed light and dark gray color. A few small patches of very fine pitting are present. Markings "Eagle with U.S. in shield" and "Harpers/Ferry/1815" are clear. Good mechanics. Barrel surface is semi-bright with scattered light peppery pitting and some tool marks visible along flats at rear. "Oval U.S." and "Oval Eagle/P" proof marks are sharp and clear. Bore is strong and bright. Brass mountings have a light patina with some spots showing bright. The patchbox door has some very minor denting to the surface though it does not detract. The number "16" is inscribed near the foward mounting screw. The stock surface is mostly smooth with very few light handling marks. A few tight age cracks are present along with a small old repair at the forward edge of the lockplate area and along barrel channel approx. 4" forward of breech. Both are old and very minor and hardly visible. Some typical chipping is visible at the right side of forend at barrel tennon wedge. For the most part, the stock is sound and smooth with good edges, attractive grain and the classic reddish black walnut color. The proper Harpers Ferry cartouches and sub-inspector marks are clear. This is one of the are early versions of the second production (1814-1820) that retained the under 36" barrel length of the pre-1814 production M1803 arms. This piece has a 33 1/4" barrel. This is a good example of a rear early American military flintlock rifle.
(406-05) $17,500.00
Very nice condition M1816 smoothbore in its original flintlock configuration. This is a contract made by M. T. Wickham of Philadelphia. The lockplate is marked "US" above "M. T. Wickham" in an arc. Behind the hammer is "Phila. 1833" stamped vertically. Action is crisp and holds half and full cock. Hammer has flint in place. Barrel is marked at top near breech "US" "LS" "P" 1833. Ramrod is correct button type and is original to the musket. All barrel bands and both sling swivels are present. Inspectors cartouche is visible on wood opposite of the lock and just above the buttplate tang. Buttplate is stamped "US" "3". All metal is iron except for front site and pan which are brass. All screw heads look good and show no signs of having been played with. All metal surfaces match in color with light discolorations from age. Bayonet lug is present on top of barrel. The wood is in fine condition as well. There are some old wood chips around the lock plate and on the raised area opposite the lock. These appear to be very old and the exposed wood matches the rest of the wood surfaces in color. This is a very nice example and clean.
(G2728) $2,500.00
The Model 1819 was manufactured under John H. Hall's patent at the Harper's Ferry Armory. They manufactured a total of around 20,000 from 1817 to 1840. The 52 caliber rifle is a single shot breechloader. The breechblock which pivots upwards for loading is released by a lever in the bottom of the stock. They all are manufactured with iron mountings. The finish is brown lacquer on the hardware and barrel. The Breech is casehardened. The front sight is used as a lug to attach the bayonet and the ramrod has a button head end. All stocks were made from walnut. Offered is the second production type dated 1832 that has been converted to percussion. The breech is marked J.H. HALL / H. FERRY / U.S. / 1832. All the hardware has a nice brown original patina. The breechblock has been blued which was done at the time it was converted. Dark walnut stock has been lightly sanded. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Lock is mechanically sound in working condition. This is a excellent example of the first breechloader used by the U.S.
(492-37) $3,250.00
Cal. .54. Lock markings "Eagle / U.S.", "Harper's Ferry / 1853" are lightly worn, but entirely legible. This slightly pitted lock retains some of its original case coloring which has faded with age. Good mechanics with solid nipple. Barrel sports a dull plumb-brown patina which exhibits light to medium pitting in the bolster behind the rear sight. Front leaf sight and rear "V" notch sight unaltered. Barrel markings "W.W. / P", "V.P." and the date "1854" are worn but legible. Bore is dusty-bright with strong rifling and traces of light pitting. Brass mountings strong with medium coppery patina and light scratchings. Small sub-inspector "c" stamped on patchbox tail, with numeral "23" appearing behind top butt screw. Rich brown stock is sound with light wear and good edges. Exhibits moderate minor nicks and scratches which are consistent with age and use, with one small 1/2" chip visible just forward of the rear barrel band, left side. Else VG, attractive and loaded with character.
(123-6486) $4,250.00
This is the first regulation model of a musket made in the percussion ignition system at the national armories. The Harpers Ferry Armory produced 103,000 of these muskets between 1844 and 1855. It is a 69 caliber. The lockplate markings are an American eagle motif above US forward of the hammer and behind the hammer, marked vertically is HARPERS FERRY / 1848. The breech of the barrel is marked V/P, eagle head and the date 1848. It also has inspector initials AK / P. All metal parts are a dusky dull gunmetal gray. Trumpet shaped ramrod is an original 42 ramrod. The walnut stock has been lightly refinished. No cartouche is visible. Lockplate action is crisp. Bore is dark but clean.
(218-305) $2,650.00 REDUCED TO $2,550.00
This is the first regulation model of a musket made in the percussion ignition system at the national armories. The Springfield Armory produced 172,000 of these muskets between 1844 and 1855. It is a 69 caliber smoothbore with a bright barrel. The lockplate markings are an American eagle motif above US forward of the hammer and behind the hammer, marked vertically is SPRINGFIELD / 1853. The breech of the barrel is marked V/P and the eagle head with the 1853 date. The inspectors initials cartouche is stamped on the left side opposite lock. Original ramrod with trumpet shaped head. All the iron parts are a bright dusky gray patina. The walnut stock has a few minor nicks and scratches from normal use and handling. This is a very nice example of a gun used extensively during the beginning of the Civil War.
(169-185) ORIGINALLY $3,950.00 REDUCED TO $3,250.00
Cal. .69. Smoothbore. All iron surfaces are gray with scattered patches of age staining. The breech area of the barrel has moderate pitting. The lock markings "Harpers/Ferry/1847" are clear. The "Eagle/U.S." is thinned by an old cleaning. Crisp lockwork. The barrel markings "V/P/Eagle" and date "1848" are clear. The bore is good with some minor dark spots. The stock shows just light wear and use. The right of butt shows possible soldier ID, "E. W. Holden". Two thin cartouches.
(362-116) $2,950.00
Long range rear sight. Cal. .58. Lock surface smooth & semi-bright. Markings "Eagle", "U.S. / SPRINGFIELD" and date "1857" are crisp and clear. Crisp mechanics with complete Maynard loading gate and tape primer feed system. Barrel markings "Eagle", "U.S. / SPRINGFIELD" and date "1857" are clear and sharply struck. Barrel surface is medium-bright with traces of age spotting and very slight pitting. Markings "V/P/Eagle" and date "1857" are clear and distinct. Proper front sight and bayonet lug present. Bore is medium bright with strong rifling a few dark patches that should clean up well. All other iron parts are consistent with barrel, the hammer exhibiting medium age spotting around its upper edges. Numerals "34 / 79" stamped on butt top (below "U.S."). Small brass plate measuring 1" x .4" with numerals "33" attached to upper right butt stock. Two inspector's cartouches visible on left wrist. Stock exhibits numerous light dings and has been moderately reworked, with one small bruised spot around the forward left stock screw. Else VG and attractive. An extremely solid M1855 Springfield.
(123-6278) $4,250.00
Cal. 58 "Springfield" produced at Springfield Armory. The lock surface is a dusky gray in color with some minor pitting. Markings "Eagle" on the primer compartment lid and " U.S." over SPRINGFIELD" and the date "1858". Crisp working lock. All other iron surfaces are also dusky gunmetal gray with areas of light pitting. The nosecap is made from brass. The barrel markings are VP over an eagle and the date "1858". The rear sight is complete and functional. The ramrod is original. Bore has good rifling and is semi-bright. The stock is very dark in color and has normal nicks and gouges with one large gouge between the 1st and 2nd barrel bands. The inspector's cartouche located on the opposite side of the lockplate is no longer visible. The Model '55" Springfield was heavily used during the Civil War. It was the first U S arm to fire the Minie ball in 58 caliber. Springfield and Harpers Ferry Armories produced 59,273 Model 55's between 1857 and 1861.
(218-312) $2,750.00 REDUCED TO $2,650.00
Cal. 58 "Springfield" produced at Springfield Armory. The lock surface is a dusky gunmetal gray patina around the eagle motif. Markings "Eagle" on the primer compartment lit and " U.S." over SPRINGFIELD" and the date "1857". Crisp working lockplate. All other iron surfaces have a matching patina. All hardware and patchbox are iron. The barrel markings are VP over an eagle and the date "1857". The date is visible but hard to read due to pitting in that area. The rear sight is complete and functional. The ramrod is original. The bore has good rifling but is dark with pitting. The stock is very dark in color and has some nicks and gouges. The inspector's cartouche located on the opposite side of the lockplate is very faint but present. Carved on the stock is H.T. Powell. The Model '55" Springfield was heavily used during the Civil War. It was the first U S arm to fire the Minie ball in 58 caliber. Springfield and Harpers Ferry Armories produced 59,273 Model 55's between 1857 and 1861.
(362-290) $2,500.00
Cal. 58 "Springfield" produced at Springfield Armory. The lock surface is a gunmetal gray in color with some dark spots from age. Markings "Eagle" on the primer compartment lit and " U.S." over SPRINGFIELD" and the date "1860". Crisp working lockwork. All other iron surfaces are also gunmetal gray with dark areas. The barrel markings are VP over an eagle. The date on the barrel is not visible. The rear sight is complete and functional. The ramrod is original. Bore has good rifling but is heavily pitted. The stock is dark brown in color and has some nicks and gouges from normal use. The inspector's cartouche located on the opposite side of the lockplate is very faint but present. Iron patchbox on the right side. The Model '55" Springfield was heavily used during the Civil War. It was the first U S arm to fire the Minie ball in 58 caliber. Springfield and Harpers Ferry Armories produced 59,273 Model 55's between 1857 and 1861.
(218-309) $2,650.00
Cal. 58 "Colt" produced by Colt Firearms Manufacturing Company and made in Hartford, CT. The lock surface is a nice polished finish. Markings " U.S./ COLT'S PT F.A. MFG CO / HARTFORD CT., and the date "1863"are very sharp. Crisp working lockwork. All other iron surfaces are also a semi-polished finish. Barrel marks "VP/ Eagle", at the end of the barrel and the date 1863. It also has the inspector mark M.l.H. on the barrel. Bore has very good rifling and has a semi bright finish with areas of minor pitting. The rear sight is complete and functional. The ramrod is original. The stock is light colored wood with scattered nicks and scratches from normal use. Inspectors marks that appear to be JT and AWM are stamped on the stock opposite the lockplate. It also has sub-inspector stamp (F) on various parts throughout the musket. Colt manufactured 100,000 of these rifles with many of them going to state contracts.
(123-6062) $2,650.00
Cal. 58 manufactured by John Rice of Philadelphia, Pa. Rice had a contract in November of 1861 for 36,000 rifles of the standard 1861 pattern. By April of 1862 Rice was ready to abandon his contract, as he could not get good quality barrels. Ordnance records do not show deliveries from Rice but examples marked only Philadelphia and dated 1862 have been attributed to Rice. Rice may have also sold arms to the state of Pennsylvania. Offered is one of Rice's rare muskets. The musket has a dull dusky gray peppery patina. The lock is marked US/PHILADELPHIA beneath the bolster and 1862 at the rear of the lock. The mechanics are crisp. The barrel has a faint but readable date of 1862. It is marked with a VP and eagle head, which appears to be a "Trenton" barrel. It is also marked with a B stamped twice and the number 3. The bore is dark and pitted with faint rifiling. Barrel bands are a stamped B under the US and the trigger guard is stamped 2?. The steel tulip shaped ramrod with the swelled shank is also marked with a W and the nosecap D. The walnut stock is dark with normal scratches and dings and a small chip behind the tang where it appears a 94 was stamped into it. The cartouches are JM and OWA. This scarce musket will fit into any collection of Civil War contract muskets.
(169-203) ORIGINALLY $2,950.00 REDUCED TO $2,500.00
Cal. 58 "Mowry" produced by James D. Mowry and made in Norwich, CT. The lock surface is a nice mixed gray / peppery finish. Markings are the standard eagle motif and " U.S./ JAs D.MOWRY/NORWICH, CONN. and the date "1864"at the rear of the lock. Crisp working lockwork. All other iron surfaces are also a semi-bright dusky gray finish. Barrel marks "VP/ Eagle", and "1864" at the end of the barrel and a "P" on the underside. Flat on the left side is stamped L. Bore has very good rifling and has a semi bright finish with a small area of light pitting. The rear sight is complete and functional. The ramrod is original. The stock is dark with very few scattered nicks and scratches. No cartouche on the stock but it does have the initials JLK to the rear of the trigger assembly. Mowry manufactured 22,000 of these rifles in 1863 and 1864.
(362-241) $2,750.00
Nice, dark stock with light wear. Faint cartouche opposite lock. All metal surfaces have even patina. Action good. Half cock holds. Original nipple. Lock markings are good. Eagle a little faint with good "US" under it. Forward of that is "E. Robinson, New York" in two lines. Back of hammer is "1863". All screw heads are showing only slight wear. Barrel bands all stamped with "U". Top of barrel near nipple. Stamped "1863". "VP" and eagle head also present on barrel flat. Rear site is good. Both sling swivels are present. Ramrod is complete and original to weapon. Bore is good but dirty.
(558-22) $2,500.00
Cal. 58 "Springfield" manufactured at the Springfield Armory. The lock surface is a dusky light brown in color with some peppery finish around the eagle motif. Markings "Eagle" with" U.S." over SPRINGFIELD" and the date "1862"remain legible. Crisp working lock. All other iron surfaces are also dusky gray with a peppery patina. The barrel markings are the date "1862" and the VP over eagle head. The rear sight is complete and functional. The ramrod is original. Bore has good rifling but is heavily rusted. The stock is very dark in color and has some nicks and gouges. The inspector's cartouche located on the opposite side of the lockplate is very faint but present. The Model '61" Springfield was the standard musket in use during the Civil War with 265,129 manufactured. If you only have one Civil War firearm for your collection it should be a 61 or 62 dated Springfield.
(123-6255) $3,950.00
Cal. 58 "Trenton" marked produced by J.T. Hodge and A.M. Burton, at the Trenton Locomotive and Machine Co., Trenton, New Jersey for the State of New Jersey. The lock surface is gunmetal gray with a slightly dusty look. Markings "Eagle", U.S./ Trenton and date "1864"are light but visible. Crisp lockwork. All other iron surfaces are also a gunmetal gray with a slight peppery look. Barrel marks "VP/ Eagle", "1864" and N.J. are present and crisp. Original ramrod. Bore has rifling and is semi-bright. The stock is dark with no visible markings. 11,495 "Trenton's" were manufactured during the Civil War.
(218-315) $2,150.00
Cal. 58 produced by S. Savage Revolving Fire Arms Company and made in Middletown, Conn. They made a total quantity of 25,520. The lock surface is a dusky gunmetal gray in color. All other parts are the same finish. Markings of eagle motif /U.S. and SAVAGE R.F.A.Co / MIDDLETOWN. CON. to the right of the hammer and the date (1863) to the rear of the lock. Barrel marks "VP/ Eagle" at the end of the barrel. The date is not visible on the barrel due to some minor pitting. The rear sight is complete and functional. The ramrod is original. Bore has good rifling remaining and is semi-bright. The stock is dark and has numerous small nicks from years of handling with no visible cartouche.
(218-317) $1,895.00
Union Arms of New York City produced the .58 caliber Union Arms contract musket in 1862 and 1863. Even though they were contracted with the government to produce 90,000 muskets, The first 300 muskets they made failed federal inspection. No exact numbers are know as to how many more were manufactured but it is possible that others were manufactured and sold to states. Offered is a Union Arms musket that some books identify as one of the first three hundred that were rejected y the U.S. Ordnance. They contend that the small "c" stamped on most of the metal parts stands for condemned. This could be possible but it seems unlikely that an inspector would take the time to stamp each piece. Also the barrel and stock on this example have sub-inspector marks, unlike the other examples with the stamped C's. Lock markings are the eagle motif over U.S. and U.A.CO. / New York to the right of the hammer. The date "1863 is at the rear of the lock. Barrel marks "VP/ Eagle" and initials of the sub inspector G.E.C. (George E. Chamberlain). "1863" The date on the barrel is no longer visible do to pitting. All the metal parts on this musket have a dusky gray / brown patina. Parts stamped with the C are the barrel bands, butt plate and nose cap. The lock mechanics are good. The bore is dark and pitted but the riffling is very strong. The stock has some nicks and scratches from normal use and has two inspector cartouches on the left side opposite the lock. The ramrod is original but does not fit all the way into the channel, probably from dirt in the bottom. Both sling swivels have been removed and the rear sight may be a replacement. This is a nice example of one of the harder to find 1861 contract rifle muskets.
(G2603) $2,950.00
Cal. 58 "Trenton" was produced by J.T. Hodge and A.M. Burton, at the Trenton Locomotive and Machine Co., Trenton, New Jersey for a State Government contract. The lock surface is semi-bright in color. Markings "Eagle", U.S./ Trenton and date "1863"remain clear and legible. Crisp working lockplate. All other iron surfaces are also semi-bright. Barrel marks "VP/ Eagle", "1863" and "N.J." at the end of the barrel. The rear sight is complete and functional. The ramrod is not an original. Bore has good rifling and no pitting. Bottom barrel band may be a replacement. The stock has very crisp lines and has normal dings and scratches. Inspector's cartouche located on the opposite side of the lockplate is clear. Someone many years ago customized this rifle by adding a patchbox in the right side of the stock. 11,495 "Trenton's" were manufactured during the Civil War.
(G2707) $1,695.00
Cal. 58 produced by S. Savage Revolving Firearms Company and made in Middletown, Conn. They made a total quantity of 25,520 stands of which 2,200 went to the State of New Jersey. The lock surface is a nice dusky gray in color. Markings of eagle motif /U.S. and SAVAGE R.F.A.Co / MIDDLETOWN. CON. to the right of the hammer and the Date "1863" to the rear of the lock. Barrel marks "VP/ Eagle", and "1863" at the end of the barrel. The barrel also has the New Jersey contract marking "N.J.". The rear sight is complete and functional. The ramrod is original. Bore has good rifling remaining and is bright. The stock is dark and has only some small nicks and scratches from years of normal handling. The stock also has the New Jersey cartouche.
(362-240) $2,750.00
Cal. 58 produced by William Muir & Co. and made in Windsor Locks, Conn. They made a total quantity of 30,000 in 1863 and 1864. The lock surface is a dusky gray with brown peppered throughout. Action is crisp and strong. Markings of standard eagle motif above U.S. and to the right Wm MUIR& CO / WINDSOR LOCKS,CT. At the rear is the date"1864" are crisp and sharp.. Barrel marks VP/ Eagle and 1864 at the end of the barrel. Also marked with inspectors initials WTM on the barrel side. The barrel is a mix of patina and gray with a spotty peppery look. Signs of heavy pitting and cleaning around the nipple area. All other metal parts show signs of light to moderate pitting. The bore is semi bright and the riffling is strong. The rear sight is complete and functional. The ramrod is original. The stock is dark and has numerous nicks from years of handling and the cartouche is visible.
(362-174) $2,250.00
Cal. 58 produced by Alfred Jenks & Son and made in Bridesburg and Philadelphia, Pa. The lock surface is a nice gray-bright with slight dusty look finish. Markings " U.S./ BRIDESBURG. and the date "1863"are very sharp. Crisp working lockwork. All other iron surfaces are also gray-bright with slight dusty finish. Barrel marks "VP/ Eagle", and the date "1863". It also has inspector marks on all major parts. Bore has good rifling and has a semi bright finish. The rear sight is complete and functional. The ramrod is original. The stock is very dark with scattered normal nicks and scratches. Inspector's cartouse opposite the lockplate is very faint but visible. Jenk's manufactured 98,464 of these rifles between 1861 to 1865. This is a nice untouched gun.
(362-176) $2,250.00
Cal. 58. Bridesburg contract. All iron surfaces wear a medium patina over an old cleaning. Lock markings typical to Bridesburg contract are visible but very thin. The "1863" date is clear. Good lock work. The hammer screw is an improper replacement. The barrel markings "V/P/Eagle" are clear while the "1863" date is thin. The bore is dark with strong rifling and should clean to better. The nipple is battered. The stock is sound, showing age, wear and use. A few slivers are out along ramrod channel. One thin cartouche is visible. This piece will respond well to gentle T.L.C.
(123-5969) $1,395.00
Cal. .58. Trenton Contract. All iron surfaces have been cleaned and present an even gray bright color with a slightly dusty look. Some peppery pitting remains at breech and some minor tool marks are foward of rear sight. Lock markings "U.S. / Trenton", "Eagle" and date "1863" remain clear. Crisp lock work. the barrel proofs are present though thin. The date is not present. The bore is strong with a few dark patches. The stock shows wear and use consistent with age and use, but no major abuse. Traces of "N.J." cartouche remain on left side.
(218-265) ORIGINALLY $1,795.00 REDUCED TO $1,695.00 FURTHER REDUCED TO $1,595.00
Cal. .58. Trenton Contract for New Jersey. The lock, barrel and bands have been lightly cleaned, showing a mix of gray and patina with scattered pepper. The nose cap, trigger assembly and butt plate wear an uncleaned, dusty brown patina. The lock markings, "Eagle", "U.S./Trenton" and date "1863" are clear. Good lock work. The barrel markings, "V/P/Eagle", date "1862" and "N.J." are clear. The bore is strong and mostly bright with a few scattered dark patches. The stock is sound, with nicks and scratches consistent with age and use. Some heavier scuffing and two depper dents are present on left side opposite lock, and some scuffing and minor chipping at toe of butt. Overall the stock remains sound. The "N.J." cartouche is visible. Good Plus condition with all original parts present.
(G2039) $1,795.00
Cal. .58. Lock surface retains 50% original case coloring which is dusty and faded from age. Lock markings "Eagle / U.S.", "REMINGTON'S / ILION, N.Y." and the date "1863" are sharp and clear. Barrel retains nearly 100% of bluing, and is ding-free. Barrel markings include "V/P/Eagle", the date "1863" and the sub-inspector's initials "H.S.L." and "STEEL" which are double struck. Two distinct inspector's cartouches - "H D J" and "B P H" on left wrist. Three groove bore strong and bright. Brass mountings VG with small sub-inspector's "c" stamped below the 1st patchbox screw, and light scratching visible at the tail. Rich brown stock retains sharp edges and has been lightly reworked to smooth a variety of shallow bruises. Fine specimen of one of the more attractive U.S. martial arms. Superb display piece.
(172-1655) $3,600.00
"Zouave". Caliber .58. Lock retains a semblance of its original case coloring, with hammer turning plum-colored. Crisp mechanics. Lock markings "Eagle / U.S.", "REMINGTON'S / ILION, N.Y." and date "1863" are crisp and clear. Barrel retains 99% of its bluing. Barrel markings "V/P/Eagle", date "1863", sub-inspector "H.S.L." & "STEEL" which are double struck. Three groove bore is sharp and brilliant. Brass mountings in fine shape with minor dings and scratching, and with sub-inspector's "C" on patchbox tail. Stock has been very light worked and is smooth, with no major dings and good inspectors cartouches, with one shallow scratch between them. Else VG and attractive. Great display piece.
(558-21) $2,950.00
Cal. 58 produced by S. Norris and W. T. Clement and made in Springfield, Mass. They made a total quantity of several thousand in both the standard 1861 model and the 1863 pattern. They used many parts that were rejected at the Springfield armory. Offered is the 1863 pattern. The lock surface is a nice gunmetal gray in color. Markings " U.S and S.N. & W.T.C. / for / Massachusetts, and the date "1864"remain legible. Crisp working lockwork. All other iron surfaces area dusky gunmetal gray. Barrel marks "VP/ Eagle"," 1864" and inspector's initials L.F.R at the end of the barrel. The blued rear sight is complete and functional. The ramrod is original. Bore has good rifling remaining and is semi-bright. The stock is dark and has minor small nicks from normal handling. Cartouche is visible on the left side. I.C. (inspected and condemned) stamped on the barrel and the stock. Buttplate is stamped on the tang with a K, 4 and 9. Other inspector's marks located on numerous pats of the musket.
(218-316) $2,750.00 REDUCED TO $2,550.00
The E. Remington & Sons company produced 58. Cal. Remington muskets in Ilion New York. Lock markings are "Eagle" with" U.S." and "REMINGTON/ ILION/N.Y." and the date "1865"remain legible. Crisp working lockwork. All other iron surfaces are a mix of patina and gray with spotty peppery look. The barrel markings are visible and is the "VP/ EAGLE" and the date "18??" at the end of the barrel. Also has inspector's initials G.M. Crisp working lockplate. All other iron surfaces are a mix of patina and gray with a spotty peppery look. The rear sight is complete, has some original finish and is functional. The ramrod is original. Bore has good rifling and is clean. The stock is dark brown in color and has some dings and scratches and gouges from use but no cracks. The inspector's cartouche located on the opposite side of the lockplate are both visible. Remington delivered 40,000 muskets of these muskets.
(123-6362) $1,795.00
Cal. .58. All iron surfaces are cleaned to gray with some dusty looking pepper remaining. The Springfield lock markings are clear with an "1864" date. Good mechanics. The barrel markings "V/P/Eagle" with date "1864" are visible though thin. The bore is strong and semi-bright with a few small patches of pitting. The stock shows handling and use with a heavy oil finish. Cartouches are present though thin.
(218-288) ORIGINALLY $2,250.00 REDUCED TO $2,150.00 FURTHER REDUCED TO $2,050.00
Cal. 58 "Springfield" produced by Springfield Armory. The lock surface is gray-brown with a slight dusty look. Markings "Eagle" with" U.S." over SPRINGFIELD" and the date "1864"remain legible. Crisp working lockwork. All other iron surfaces are also dusty gray with areas of light to moderate surface rust. The barrel markings are "VP over "Eagle" are barely legible and the date as no longer visible. The rear sight is complete and functional. The ramrod is original. Bore has very good rifling and a semi dark finish. The stock is a dark patina and has some nicks and gouges. The inspector's cartouche "ESA" is visible. The Model '63" Springfield had a total quantity of 255,040 produced. This model was the last U.S. martial regulation arm of muzzle-loading design.
(362-169) $1,850.00
.50 cal. centerfire. The lock and trigger surfaces retain their case coloring. The markings - "Eagle/U.S./Springfield/1872", "Model 1871" - are extremely crisp. Good mechanics. The bore is sharp and bright with light pitting near muzzle. The barrel and other metal furnishings (barrel bands, hammer and butt) are medium bright with light scratching and pitting. Front and rear sights unaltered. Stock exhibits a rich,brown patina with a moderate amount of fine nicks and scratching. Lightly chipped around rear barrel band. Crisp left-wrist inspectors cartouche. Highly attractive. Superb collectible that goes nicely with 1870 Navy rolling-block rifle, and 1867 and 1871 Navy and Army pistols.
(123-6259) $3,500.00
Cal. 45-70. S/N 440884. Lock and receiver surfaces retain 75% of their color, with markings thinly stamped, as is typical of 45-70 trapdoors. Lock: "U.S. / SPRINGFIELD"; receiver: "U.S. / MODEL / 1884", "440884". Crisp mechanics. Barrel retains 90-95% of its bluing. Bore has strong rifling that will improve with cleaning. Attractive walnut stock with sharp cartouche on left wrist, and two medium chips 6" foward of the butt. Else VG, and a handsome display piece.
(123-6261) $1,100.00
This is a hunting rifle that was popular for hunting in the 1850's. The barrels are similar to an over/under except they actually swivel. This example has a 45-caliber rifle and shotgun barrel. The buttplate, patchbox and trigger guard is all made from German silver. The stock is also decorated with a silver inlay star and two hearts. Both front sights are also silver. The stock is made from walnut. Both the lockplate and barrel swivel are functional. Ramrod is made of wood with a brass tip and ball puller. This rifle has no markings but a skilled gunsmith made it.
(169-212) $2,450.00