Dated 1863 Colt Special Contract Model 1861 Rifled Musket

.58 caliber, 40 in. barrel, stud type blade front sight, three position rear sight with "3" and "5" stamps, lock plate stamped "U.S. / COLT'S PT F A MFG CO - HARTFORD CT.", engraved "eagle" under cap nipple, "1863" stamped behind cock, top of barrel stamped "1863", "V / P / eagle head" and "E.F. / STEEL" stamped on sides of barrel, "DAP" and "JT" inspectors cartouches on left side of stock, "C" stamp behind tang screw, "U / M" stamps on both sides of two largest barrel bands, "U / T" stamp on both sides of smallest barrel band, "T", "M", and "J" stamps on trigger guard, "O" stamp in stock behind trigger guard, "U.S." stamp on top of butt plate, 21 in. triangular fluted bayonet with "U.S." stamp, 39-1/2 in. steel ramrod, 56 in. overall without bayonet

Provenance: Private Collection