Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2908TLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: April 21, 2016 12:00PM
Description:
Model 1861 U.S. Percussion Rifle-Musket, Sling, and Bayonet, c. 1864, walnut stock with light cartouche marks, steel fittings, lock marked 1864 and TRENTON, barrel dated 1863, VP, and N.J., leather sling, and bayonet marked U.S., barrel lg. 40, overall lg. 56 1/4 in.
Estimate $1,000-1,500
Some dings and nicks in the stock, some light patina on the steel parts, lock functions properly.
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