Rare C. D. Schubarth Rifle Musket / SOLD

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Rare C. D. Schubarth Rifle Musket

 

This Model 1861, .58 caliber, percussion rifle-musket, dated 1863, is in complete, fine condition. Produced by C. D. Schubarth and Co. of Providence, Rhode Island.  In 1862, the firm received a government contract from the US Ordnance Department for 9,500 such weapons. The 40” long barrel features a two-leaf sight with strong/bright factory blue, the barrel has a dull to bright factory finish on gun metal (lockplate, hammer, butt plate, bands, trigger guard, and ramrod) all exhibit the same silver look. Lock plate is stamped “U. S. / C.D. SCHUBARTH / PROVIDENCE” in front of the hammer and stamped “1863” behind hammer. A spread-winged eagle motif is stamped on lockplate between hammer and bolster. Steel butt plate strongly stamped with “U S”. Has the original two-leaf rear sight and small blade front sight. Matching “1863” barrel date stamp is on the breech top flat. Barrel bore is clean and bright with excellent rifling. All screw heads are good with no wear. Government proof marks “V / P / [eagle head]” on left facet of the breech are clear. Mechanics are strong and crisp. Black walnut full stock is in very good condition overall. It has clean edge contours on the flat opposite the hammer. Stock exhibits two strong government cartouches. No blemishes in the wood save usual dings and dents from use and storage. Retains its tulip-head steel ramrod with a threaded tip. A scarce and ultra nice Civil War contract musket.

 

Inventory Number: RIF 268

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The Rare C. D. Schubarth Rifle Musket is a vintage, single-shot, muzzle-loading firearm with a wooden stock, metal barrel, exposed hammer, and iron sights.
Close-up of a Rare C. D. Schubarth Rifle Musket's vintage percussion lock mechanism, engraved with "C.D. Schubarth Providence" and featuring an eagle emblem.
Close-up of the lock mechanism on the Rare C. D. Schubarth Rifle Musket, featuring "1863" engraving, an eagle emblem, and detailed metal screws set in its wooden stock.
Close-up of a Rare C. D. Schubarth Rifle Musket's metal plate, engraved with an eagle, "U.S.", and "C.D. Schubarth. Providence," mounted on a wooden gunstock.
Close-up of a metal buttplate on the Rare C. D. Schubarth Rifle Musket's wooden stock, showing a flathead screw marked "US.
Close-up view of the Rare C. D. Schubarth Rifle Musket’s dark wood stock and metal trigger mechanism, photographed against a white background.
Close-up of the barrel and front section of a Rare C. D. Schubarth Rifle Musket, featuring a wooden stock and metal parts, displayed against a white background.
Close-up of the barrel and wooden stock of a Rare C. D. Schubarth Rifle Musket, highlighting its vintage bayonet lug and metal fittings.
The Rare C. D. Schubarth Rifle Musket features a wooden stock, metal barrel, and iron sights, displayed on a white background.
Close-up of the metallic butt plate on a Rare C. D. Schubarth Rifle Musket, featuring a screw and the engraved number "0272," with visible wear and light rust.

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