#2053 • Antique W Mason 1861 Contract Rifle Musket

Part of Firearms, Swords and Bayonets | October 27, 2026 at 10:00 AM (timed auction by Alderfer Auction)

Starting at $200.00

Status: Available

Live bidding starts Oct 27, 2026 10:00 AM EDT

58, 40" bbl, NSN. (circa 1864) Antique. Dark brown patina. Barrel marked with VP over eagle head on the left side of the breech, and dated 186? on top flat, Fair bore. Caution: unknown obstruction approx 1" forward of rear sight base. Rear sight missing leaves, barrel held via 3 steel bands with springs; the center band and front trigger guard leg anchor the steel sling loops; strong lock holds half and full cock with broken hammer screw; missing nipple and nipple bolster cleanout screw; lock plate marked in 3 lines US / WM.MASON / TAUNTON with a faint spread eagle and shield holding 5 arrows, and olive branch, dated 1864 on tail. Missing ramrod; woodstock shows a repaired break at the wrist with small cracks, chips, and deep dents, with no visible proofs or markings. 13 3/8" LOP, 4 1/2 lb trigger pull. Good condition.