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1864 Dated Civil War Phoenix Iron Co. Model 1861 3-Inch Ordnance Rifle
This example has a pinched front sight post and is marked “J.H.V.F. No 693 PICo. 1864/816 lbs” on the muzzle (initials of the proving officer, no. 693, manufactured by Phoenix Iron Co. in 1864, and 816 pound weight). “US” marked on top between the trunnions. The original rear sight base for the Pendulum Hausse sight (not included) is present. It is mounted on a green painted carriage.
CONDITION: Very fine overall, retains nearly all of the professionally applied black painted finish on the tube with some pitting showing underneath as well as the original lathe turning/machining marks. The carriage retains nearly all of the applied green and black painted finish with some oxidation visible on the contact surface of the wheels, and a few cracks visible in the wheel hubs and on the right of the carriage, both remain otherwise sound.
Estimate: 40,000 - 60,000
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