Lot 268: Two Documented Civil War Percussion Rifle-Muskets with Bayonets
Auction Location: Rock Island, IL
Auction Date: October 6, 2021
Lot 268: Two Documented Civil War Percussion Rifle-Muskets with Bayonets
Auction Location: Rock Island, IL
Auction Date: October 6, 2021
A) Scarce Suhl Variant Model 1861 Rifle-Musket
OE - GOOD - some minor replacement parts; metal smoothly rusted or lightly pitted in places, cleaned; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal legible; lightly scratched, bruised or minor cracks repaired; in good working order.
These are among the rarest Civil War long guns. Dated "1861" and shown and discussed on pages 442-444 of "American Military Shoulder Arms, Vol. 3" by George Moller. Includes a socket bayonet and leather sling.
B) Whitney Variant Model 1855/1861 Rifle-Musket with High Hump Lock
OE - GOOD - some minor replacement parts; metal smoothly rusted or lightly pitted in places, cleaned; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal legible; lightly scratched, bruised or minor cracks repaired; in good working order.
WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN
Shown and discussed on pages 482-485 of "American Military Shoulder Arms, Vol. 3" by George Moller. Includes a socket bayonet and leather sling. Provenance: The George Moller Collection
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