3139 EARLY PRODUCTION US NAVY MODEL 1861 PLYMOUTH RIFLE

Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 750.00 USD
Estimated at 1,500.00 - 2,500.00 USD
BY WHITNEYVILLE. Cal. 69. 3 Groove rifling. NSN. The 34-1/4" barrel attaches to stock w/ two spring retained bands & is fitted w/ long range rear sight having lg bayonet lug at right side of muzzle. P & V proofs are not present at rear, but top flat is stamped w/ an anchor. Bayonet number "1490" is stamped on tang. Lock dated 1862 is emblazoned with large heraldic American eagle & flag at center. Front of lock is marked "U.S." "WHITNEY-VILLE". American walnut stock is iron mounted. Buttplate is unmarked. Trigger guard has finger spur. American walnut stock has two stamped inspector's initials "AWM" in a cartouche along w/a third, "FCW". "J.R" is deeply branded on left side of butt. The number "11" is stamped. Rifle is complete w/ its original ramrod. CONDITION: fine w/ cleaning. Metal parts cleaned to silver over some scattered light pitting. Stock is extremely fine having sharp edges & crisp inspector's marks. Bore is dark & pitted. Mechanically good. (01-24530/MGM). ANTIQUE. $1,500-2,500.