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THBBridesburg Contract U.S. Model 1861 Rifle Musket Attributed to Abner Forest, Co. K, 141st Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry
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LiveOct 30, 2018
Cowan's is honored to present the Magnificent Sword Collection of William Koch in its two-day firearms, militaria, and American history auction, with a focus on the Civil War. Cowan's Auctions dawnie@cowans.com
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Bridesburg Contract U.S. Model 1861 Rifle Musket Attributed to Abner Forest, Co. K, 141st Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry
.60 caliber smoothbore, 40" barrel retained by three flat bands, no S/N. Bright finish, walnut stock. Bridesburg contract marked lock, dated 1863 at rear, no date visible on breech, weak proofs on barrel. Correct 1861 pattern rear sight, musket front sight/bayonet lug, swelled shank, tulip head ramrod. Sling swivels with US M1857 pattern sling. The initials " CH " are carved in the reverse butt. A modern brass plaque is attached to the obverse butt that reads: ABNER FOREST / CO. K / 141 ST INFANTRY / PENNA VOL. / TABLET 61 PENNA. VOL. Some accompanying genealogical paper is included, but no substantiating provenance that this was Abner Forest's gun.
Good. Metal heavily oxidized with some even pitting and a thick brown patina. Markings generally weak, one very weak cartouche, mechanically functional, bore has been smooth-bored and is rusty. Wood worn and sanded with scattered bumps, dings and mars. Sling fair to good.Condition
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