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Old 12-30-2022, 5:46 PM
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Default Approximate value of a U.S. Bridesburg 1864 Civil War Musket?

Hello

My friends, Mom's, boyfriend unfortunately passed away and they have this rifle they are looking to sell to generate some funds for her.

I don't have any info other than these pics and have no idea myself what it's worth.

If anyone could give an approximate value or has any interest or any other info, that would be greatly appreciated. They are in Placentia Ca.

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Very cool.

Looks like a Model 1863 US Springfield manufacturered by the subcontractor.

I did find this. Though yours looks like it's been cut down which would significantly impact the value.

https://www.horsesoldier.com/product...longarms/37266
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IrishJoe3 called it. It's a Model 1863 contract rifle-musket that has been cut down. In addition it is missing the rear sight and ramrod. Given it's poor overall condition, I would guess it should bring a $200-400 as a wall hanger. If it hadn't been cut and still had it's original rear sight I would think it could bring somewhere around $1000-$1200.

A lot of surplus arms were sold after the war for mere pennies and many were cut down to make inexpensive shotguns. I suspect that is what happened to that gun.

Although this is a M1861 Springfield, it is substantially what it would have looked like:
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Prob $200 being cut
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Thanks for the info!

I noticed just looking at pics online that it only had 2 barrel bands instead of 3 so I knew something was different. (wasn't sure if it was a different model but it appears to be cut down)

I'll let them know it's in the couple hundred dollar range. major burnout I'll send you a PM.

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