Shortened US Model 1865 "1st Allin Conversion" Rifle

Indian Wars

.58RF. 33.5" barrel. NSN. Blued and color casehardened finish, iron furniture, walnut stock. Single shot breechloading alteration of a muzzleloading percussion musket shortened to rifle length with M1864 rear sight, Barleycorn front sight, sling swivel added to the upper band, sling swivel on the triggerguard bow and a shortened swell-shank tulip head ramrod for clearing and cleaning. Springfield lock dated 1865. Traces of cartouches on the counterpane.

This lot is located in Cincinnati.

Condition
Fair as modified and refinished. Bore fair, moderately oxidized and frosted with decent rifling and some even pinpricking. Metal with some of an applied blue finish, hammer with faux heat induced case colors. Markings in metal remain mostly legible. Weak traces of cartouches in wood. Mechanism needs mechanical attention as the breech block does not lock positively in place when closed due to a lack of tension on the catch. Otherwise, the mechanism appears to function correctly. Wood sanded and refinished with moderate wear and scattered bumps, dings and mars.