1862 Dated US Special Model 1861 Rifle Musket by Colt with New Jersey Surcharge

American Civil War

.58 caliber. 40" round barrel retained by three clamping bands. NSN. Bright finish, iron furniture, smooth walnut stock. Lock marked U.S./COLT'S Pt F A Mfg Co/HARTFORD Ct in three lines forward of the hammer and dated 1862 horizontally at the tail of the lock. Breech with matching 1862 date on top and standard V/P/{Eagle Head} on left angled flat. Left barrel flat marked STEEL. Counterpane and barrel flat both marked with N.J surcharges indicating purchase and ownership by the State of New Jersey. Retains correct 1861 pattern rear sight, the original musket style front sight/bayonet lug, both sling swivels and the correct pattern straight-shank ramrod. A very nice example of a Colt Special Model Rifle musket, especially since 1862 dated examples are quite scarce.

This lot is located in Cincinnati.