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A WILLIAM MUIR & CO. CIVIL WAR CONTRACT RIFLE-MUSKET,Windsor Locks, Connecticut, 1864.
1 – 10 April 2025, 12:00 EDT
Online, Skinner Marlborough, MassachusettsSold for US$822.50 inc. premium
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A WILLIAM MUIR & CO. CIVIL WAR CONTRACT RIFLE-MUSKET,
Windsor Locks, Connecticut, 1864.
Windsor Locks, Connecticut, 1864.
40 in., .58 caliber, round barrel with rear leaf sight, the faceted breech marked "1864" on the top and "V/P" over eagle's head proof marks on the left side; flat lock plate with rounded tail marked "1864" and in front of the cock with a spread wing eagle over "U.S." and "WM MUIR & CO./WINDSOR LOCKS, CT"; walnut stock marked "P.T.D." behind the trigger guard; steel furniture with sling swivels and steel rammer.
Overall lg. 56 in.
Condition: Metal cleaned bright but markings are all crisp; stock has scattered dings, dents, scratches and gouges; action functions properly.
Overall lg. 56 in.
Condition: Metal cleaned bright but markings are all crisp; stock has scattered dings, dents, scratches and gouges; action functions properly.
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Note
William Muir & Co. produced approximately 30,000 rifle-muskets in 1863-64.