Lot 2160

U.S. CIVIL WAR COLT SPECIAL MODEL 1861 CONTRACT .58 CAL RIFLED MUSKET WITH BAYONET AND SCABBARD

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U.S. CIVIL WAR COLT SPECIAL MODEL 1861 CONTRACT .58 CAL RIFLED MUSKET WITH BAYONET AND SCABBARD

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Current Bid: $340

(11 Bids)

by Bradford's
June 28, 2026 9:00 AM MST
Timed Auction
15210 N 99th Ave
Sun City, AZ, US 85351

U.S. Civil War Colt Special Model 1861 Contract .58 cal Rifled Musket with Bayonet and Scabbard. Markings: The lock is marked “1864” behind the hammer and “U.S. / COLT’S PT FA MFG Co / HARTFORD CT” ahead of the hammer. The cone is marked with the Great Seal of the United States (an eagle). The top of the butt-plate is marked “US". The top of the chamber is marked “1864” while the right side is marked “V / P” above an eagle’s head above “M.N.M.” AND "STEEL". The front of the trigger guard is marked “H” and the rear end is marked “H”. The top tang is marked “W”. All three barrel bands are marked on the right side with a "U". The front barrel band is marked on the left side with a "D". The two other barrel bands are marked with an "H" on the left side. Two visible cartouche markings on the left side of the stock flat. Sights: The front sight is upside down "V" fixed to block to the muzzle. The rear sight assembly features three “V”-notch folding leaves fixed just ahead of the chamber. In the down position, the first leaf is marked “1”, the center leaf is marked “3” and the tallest leaf is marked “5”. Stock Configuration: The wood stock features a metal nose cap, a slot in the forend for the included ramrod, a total of three barrel bands (the center barrel band has a fixed sling swivel), a sling swivel fixed to the front of the trigger guard, a straight wrist, a straight comb and a semi-crescent butt-plate. This is a Colt manufactured Model 1861 Special Rifle-Musket which was fabricated in 1864. It is estimated that some 75,000 Model 1861 Special Rifle-Muskets were made by Colt between 1861-1865 to meet the Northern Government’s demand for firearms during the Civil War; they were supplied both to the Federal Government and a number of Northern State Militias. The Model 1861 Special Rifle Musket was patterned on the British Empire’s standard issue long-gun the Enfield Land Pattern 1853, while Colt manufactured the vast majority of these rifle-muskets a number of smaller gunsmiths also supplied the Federal Government with a number of these guns. Serial Number: NSN | Caliber / Gauge: .58 cal. | LOP: 13.75" | Working Order: Firearm has not been tested | Background Check: Not Required | Keywords: Firearms, Guns, Firearm; Ref: BD3301

  • Provenance: Includes bayonet, scabbard, and ramrod.
  • Dimensions: 40" barrel
  • Circa: 1864
  • Condition: This rifle is in great condition with signs of wear commensurate with age and use. The musket retains its original bright steel finish, showing only minor age-related toning. The barrel is held in place by three iron barrel bands, secured by screws rather than band springs, a distinct feature of the Colt Model 1861 Special Musket. The butt plate, trigger guard, sling swivels, and nose cap are all present and in excellent condition, exhibiting only minor handling wear. The bore is bright and shiny with strong visible rifling. Please review the photos for details and condition.

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Bid Increments
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$0 $99 $5
$100 $199 $10
$200 $999 $20
$1,000 $4,999 $50
$5,000 $9,999 $100
$10,000 + $200