#14 • Civil War M1863 Contract Rifle Musket by Samuel Norris and W.T. Clement of Springfield, Mass.

Part of August Online Auction (timed auction by Lewis & Grant Auctions)

High bid $450.00

Status: Sold

.58 caliber, 40" barrel, NSN.  Bright finish with walnut stock.  Blade front sight with folding lead rear sight.  Lockplate marked & dated "1863" rear of hammer along with "Eagle /U.S. S.N. & W.T.C./FOR/ MASSACHUSETTS".  One of 13,000 produced for the state of Massachusetts. **Good condition.  Stock shows wear but is free from cracks, chips, or major damage. The majority of the finish has worn to brown patina, and has some minor pitting around the rear of the barrel.  No ramrod.** $300-$500