Items Available For Purchase Today Object reference not set to an instance of an object. See All Colt Special Model 1861 Rifle 1863 For Sale from: Craig Barter | Positive feedback: 100% View | Verified Seller | 75 Completed Sales View Sellers Items Colt Special Model 1861 Rifle 1863 For Sale from: Craig Barter | Positive feedback: 100% View | Verified Seller | 75 Completed Sales View Sellers Items Craig Barter Seller Since: May. 2018 Identity Verified ( Lakeville, MA ) This seller is NOT an FFL City: Lakeville State: MA SOLD - $2,500.00 Shipping: $80.00 Accepted Payment Methods: Returns: No Returns Description: Colt patterned this rifled musket on the British Enfield Model 1853 design. Some of its design features were later incorporated into the U.S. Model 1861 rifle. Among these were the "S"-shaped hammer, the elimination of the bolster clean-out screw, and split barrel bands which were secured by screws rather than bandsprings. Although of similar design, parts were not interchangeable between the Colt Special Musket and the U.S. Models 1861 and 1863 Rifle-Muskets. Colt Model 1861 Special Muskets were produced throughtout the Civil War period. Colt contracts with Federal and state governments resulted in the manufacture of approximately 100,000 muskets. These arms had some features common to the British Enfield rifle-muskets that were widely imported during the War. Among these were the S-shaped hammer (later adopted for the U.S. Model 1863 Rifle-Musket), and the use of screws rather than springs to secure the barrel bands. The general shape of the stock, the .58 caliber bore, and the short-base three-leaf rear sight were all similar to those of the U.S. Model 1861 Rifle-Musket. Although Colt was the largest single manufacturer of these arms, other contractors, including Amoskeag and E. G. Lamson, produced an additional 50,000 Model 1861 Special Muskets. Rifle has some pitting but in very good condition Condition: Used, Minor Wear Brand: COLT MFG CO INC Caliber: 5.8 mm DPB87 Item #: 938072504 Location: MA Trades Accepted: No Share: Shipping Notes: See Description Items You've Viewed Recently Colt Special Model 1861 Rifle 1863 $2500.00 SELLER: Craig Barter Add To Cart
