11-01-201411-01-2014
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
November 1, 2014 10:00 AMCalender
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Needham Conversion of a Model 1861/63 Rifle-musket

Sell one like this
$584$475
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2760MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: November 01, 2014 10:00AM

Description:

Needham Conversion of a Model 1861/63 Rifle-musket, c. 1869, walnut stock with steel fittings, lockplate dated 1864 and marked with an eagle and U.S./BRIDESBURG, steel barrel with no markings, and a steel ramrod, barrel lg. 37, overall lg. 56 1/4 in.
Estimate $700-900

Stock has some dings and nicks, steel parts have some light scattered pitting, action functions properly.


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Keywords

Needham, steel fittings, United States, steel ramrod, steel barrel, steel parts