Top shelf example Colt Special Model 1861 contract rifle musket. Percussion, .58 caliber, single-shot muzzleloader, 40 inch round barrel and three screw tension barrel bands. No band springs. Lock plate markings are standard U. S. / COLT-S PT F. A. MFG CO / HARTFORD, CT in front of the hammer and 1864 date behind. Spread-winged eagle stamped on the side of the bolster below the nipple. All markings are crisp and clear.All metal is bright, clean, and free from rust or wear. Barrel markings are clear with proof marks V / P/ eagle head on the left barrel breech. 1863 stamped on top flat of the breech.Original ramrod, blued two-leaf rear sight and typical front blade sight / bayonet lug on the barrel. The three screw-type barrel bands are all stamped with a “U”. Sling swivels at the trigger guard and the middle band. Mechanics are strong and crisp. Bore is bright and clean. Black walnut stock is in superb original condition. Strong edges with two crisp US Federal inspector cartouches clearly visible and legible. Excellent / Near Mint condition. 100% original, 100% complete, and mechanically perfect.

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