lamson-goodnow-yale-co-special-model-1861-contract-rifle-musket
Lot 3226
Lamson, Goodnow & Yale Co. Special Model 1861 Contract Rifle-Musket
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
.58 caliber, 40 in. round barrel with raised rear sight, dated 1863 on flat adjacent to hammer, V/P/eagle head proofs at breech, barrel stamped "15," the tang marked with "2"; lockplate stamped L.G & Y / WINDSOR-VT with eagle before hammer, dated 1863 to rear; walnut stock with iron mounts, left side flat with indistinct inspector's cartouche; "15" again on butt; the butt's tang is marked U.S. / A / 26.

Overall length 55-3/4 in.

Private North Carolina Collection

Working action; scattered marks to the stock; fine cleaning abrasions to the lockplate; very good condition overall.