Bidspirit auction | Scarce Roberts Breechloading Conversion of

Scarce Roberts Breechloading Conversion of a Amoskeag Model 1863 (Type 2) Rifle-Musket - Caliber: .58 CF. Round barrel with with a good rifled bore. The front sight is present and the rear sight has both of the flip up leave. Casehardened breech is marked ”ROBERT'S PAT/JUNE. 11. 1867” on the left. The lockplate has been rubbed or cleaned and only small remnant ”AMOS...” is visible of original marking stamping of an eagle between the letters “US” over “AMOSKEAG MFG. CO. / MANCHESTER N. H.” forward of the hammer with “1866” stamped behind it. The walnut wood stock, iron mounts, The bands are held in place by band springs, both sling swivels are present. United States circa 1870, length 144 cm. Condition 2-