1864 Colt Rifle - The Firearms Forum

stonfre · 08-30-2006, 01:55 PM

Hi all.
I have an extensive collection, but not much knowledge. I will post One Gun at a time.
Feel free to ask any questions. Thanks for your interest, and thanks for any assistance.
1864 Colt Rifle, I will post 8 pics....

stonfre · 08-30-2006, 01:58 PM

4 more pics..

SouthernMoss · 08-30-2006, 02:44 PM

I combined your two threads into one thread with two posts to keep the pictures together.

Xracer · 08-31-2006, 02:13 PM

Hi stonfre.....welcome to TFF!

Well, looks like you've got a rather special firearm here.....literally!

You have what's known as a Colt Model 1861 Special Musket, also known as the Special Model 1861 Contract Rifle-Musket. These were made from 1861 to 1865 and about 152,000 were made....of which Colt made about 75 to 100,000.

Yours was made in 1864, as indicated by the date on the lock.

Here's some interesting info on your gun:

http://www.antiquearmsinc.com/colt-1...act-musket.htm

According to Flayderman's Guide to Antique American Firearms, yours is wortrh:

Very Good - $1,400
Excellent - $3,500

08-30-2006, 01:55 PM	#1
stonfre Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 4	1864 Colt Rifle Hi all. I have an extensive collection, but not much knowledge. I will post One Gun at a time. Feel free to ask any questions. Thanks for your interest, and thanks for any assistance. 1864 Colt Rifle, I will post 8 pics.... Attached Images -->

08-30-2006, 01:58 PM	#2
stonfre Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 4	1864 Colt Rifle 2 4 more pics.. Attached Images

08-30-2006, 02:44 PM	#3
SouthernMoss Admin Tech Staff Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: SW MS Contributor Posts: 10,651	Re: 1864 Colt Rifle I combined your two threads into one thread with two posts to keep the pictures together. __________________ My Second protects your First "I declare to you that woman must not depend upon the protection of man, but must be taught to protect herself, and there I take my stand." - Susan B Anthony

08-31-2006, 02:13 PM	#4
Xracer TFF Admin Staff Mediator Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Minn-eeee-sota, ya, sure, you bet! Posts: 9,144	Re: 1864 Colt Rifle Hi stonfre.....welcome to TFF! Well, looks like you've got a rather special firearm here.....literally! You have what's known as a Colt Model 1861 Special Musket, also known as the Special Model 1861 Contract Rifle-Musket. These were made from 1861 to 1865 and about 152,000 were made....of which Colt made about 75 to 100,000. Yours was made in 1864, as indicated by the date on the lock. Here's some interesting info on your gun: http://www.antiquearmsinc.com/colt-1...act-musket.htm According to Flayderman's Guide to Antique American Firearms, yours is wortrh: Very Good - $1,400 Excellent - $3,500