How much is Civil War gun worth?
Spencer rifles and carbines are highly desirable Civil War guns to military memorabilia collectors. In our 2019 May Premier Auction, we sold an excellent conditioned, beautifully casehardened and original blue preserved Spencer Model 1860 rifle for an astounding $48,875.
How much was Guns 1860?
The Colt 1860 cost approximately $20 per revolver. This was rather expensive during the 1860s, both for the United States Army and private citizens. Colt had been criticized for this high price, and by 1865 the revolver was reduced to $14.50.
How much did a repeating rifle cost to buy in the Civil War?
Between the middle of 1862 and the end of the war in 1865, the Army purchased only about 1,700 of the rifles, though nearly 14,000 were produced between 1860 and 1866. Many Union soldiers bought Henry repeating rifles for themselves at the cost of around $50, which was about four months’ pay.
What was the range of a Civil War rifle?
The Civil War rifle-musket was a very good weapon, capable of hitting targets at ranges over 400 yards.
What’s the price of a civil war rifle?
In our 2019 May Premier Auction, we sold an excellent conditioned, beautifully casehardened and original blue preserved Spencer Model 1860 rifle for an astounding $48,875. The firearm was one of the finest examples of a well-kept Spencer a gun enthusiast could ask for with minimal wear, markings, or signs of use.
What was the cost of a civil war musket?
S.N.&W.T.C. Model 1863 Rifle-Musket for… $1,750.00 This U.S. Model 1863 type I (screw bands) percussion rifle-musket was made by Samuel Norris and William T. Clement on contract for the satae of Massachusetts in 1864. The 40″ round 58 caliber barrel has a fair to good bore wih visible rifling.
What was the most sought after Civil War gun?
Sharps rifles of the Civil War era tend to be unique and more sought after Civil War gun finds. In September of 2018, RIAC sold a confederate copy of a Sharps rifle for a whopping $28,750. The rifle was produced under military contract with S.C. Robinson Arms Manufactory and was made in the breech loading style of the Sharps rifle.
How many guns were produced during the Civil War?
With over 1 million being produced during the war by Springfield Armory and about two dozen other firearm producers, the dependable rifle gained fame during the early years of the war with many being produced in 1862.