Autumn Sale of Fine and Sporting Arms
Lot 232:
WILLIAM MUIR A MOD 1861 .58 MUZZLE LOADING PERCUSSION RIFLE
Steel butt plate, piece, full length stock with straight grip. 2 barrel bands, post foresight, folding gate rearsights at 1, 3 and 500 yds. The lock plate marked 1864 with US eagle and "W.MUIR & CO./WINDSOR LOCKS, CT". Sling attachments, ram rod.
Weight 7lb 7oz, Barrel 30", OAL 45 1/2"
FAA – Sect 58 Obsolete Calibre – can be held as a curio without any certification.
M - C, F - D, W - C/D
Little damage for its age, little original finish left to metalwork.
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