^Lot 3323 CIVIL WAR WILLIAM MUIR & CO US M1861 RIFLED MUSKET

MUSKET. Cal. 58. Standard configuration 1861 contract musket dated 1864 with 40" bbl with partially worn date, iron block front sight, V/P/Eagle proofs, missing rear sight, & held in place with 2 bbl bands (missing forward bbl band). The Muir company mfg 30,000 of these muskets from 1863-64. 1864 date lock with standard lock markings. Stock has been lightly sanded with visible cartouches. Trigger guard is missing it's forward screw. US marked buttplate. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: US socket bayonet. CONDITION: Overall fair. The metal surfaces have a mottled light brown patina with small spots of dark old oxidation. Bore has good rifling with dark frosting and light pits. (01-30029/ZAL) ANTIQUE $800-1,200