4112 WINCHESTER "NATIONAL GUARD OF COLORADO" MODEL 1895

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[?]Live Online Auction Starts In 2025 May 11 @ 10:00 (UTC-04:00 : AST/EDT)
Category Firearms & Military
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Start Price 750.00 USD
Estimated at 1,500.00 - 2,000.00 USD
LEVER ACTION MUSKET. Cal. 30 U.S. S# 20202. In 1898, the US Army placed an order for 10,000 Model 1895 muskets. A large number of these were rejected & later sold to a Boston arms dealer for resale, many were shipped to Cuba in 1906. The lever, hammer & breech block are stamped w/ "K.S.M." inspector's initials identifying this as one of the muskets that did not pass inspection. Right side of the receiver of this rare musket is marked "NATIONAL GUARD OF COLORADO". Front receiver ring is stamped "2 B 8". Colorado National Guard marked muskets are seldom encountered. Bbl. 28". Pinned blade front sight w/ graduated leaf rear sight. Walnut finger groove forearm, handguard & stock. Features include trapdoor musket buttplate & sling swivels. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Winchester Repeating Arms Co. marked bayonet w/ 15 3/4" blade. Bayonet does not fit properly on the bayonet lug. CONDITION: 50% dull blue showing numerous scratches & marks. Wood shows substantial wear w/ numerous dents, scratches & marks. Bore has slightly darkened appearance retaining strong rifling. Bayonet shows spots of light tarnish. (24-5684/DS). CURIO. $1,500-2,000.