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US MODEL 1861 BRIDESBURG CONTRACT RIFLE

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:250.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 800.00 USD
US MODEL 1861 BRIDESBURG CONTRACT RIFLE
BARREL 40". CALIBER 58. Contract to Alfred Jenks & Son Bridesburg Penn, largest contractor for the pattern 1861 Springfield. Lock is stamped with 1862 date, US BRIDESBURG and eagle. VP proof on left side of barrel at breech. Features 3-bands, 2 leaf rear sight, metal ramrod, full length walnut stock and sling swivels. The wrist and fore-arm have been checkered (not factory) and there is a reproduction sling attached. Condition Metal which was finished in the white is not a smooth patina with usual light corrosion at barrel breech Wood is excellent. Rifling is still visible but some corrosion. ANTIQUE