RICHMOND ASSEMBLED RIFLED MUSKET.

RICHMOND ASSEMBLED RIFLED MUSKET. SN NSN. Cal. 58. Mr. Michel, in his notes, describes this gun as “Model 1861 Richmond rifled musket”. He describes the gun as follows: “This rifled musket represents the first type assembled with parts taken from Harpers Ferry after the capture of the arsenal and armory by Virginia state trooops at the outset of the war. Lockplate is of the high hump configuration of the Model 1855 lockplate but has never been milled for the Maynard primer mechanism and is totally unmarked. Bbl is similarly unmarked and has no cutout for a rear sight. Forestock has been restored, but bbl is orig full 40″ length.” CONDITION: Bbl and lock are brown with scattered pitting. Lock retains 1855 hammer. Iron buttplate is U.S. surcharged. Nosecap is brown and heavily pitted. Bands, ramrod, and trigger guard are brown and smooth with scattered pitting. Bbl exhibits no discernible rifling. Stock is cut under rear band and restored forward. Stock is lightly sanded and has about a 3″ repair behind lock, adjacent to bolster. 4-31240 JS170 (2,000-4,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1023	$0.00	RICHMOND ASSEMBLED RIFLED MUSKET. SN NSN. Cal. 58. Mr. Michel, in his notes, describes this gun as “Model 1861 Richmond rifled musket”. He describes the gun as follows: “This rifled musket represents the first type assembled with parts taken from Harpers Ferry after the capture of the arsenal and armory by Virginia state trooops at the outset of the war. Lockplate is of the high hump configuration of the Model 1855 lockplate but has never been milled for the Maynard primer mechanism and is totally unmarked. Bbl is similarly unmarked and has no cutout for a rear sight. Forestock has been restored, but bbl is orig full 40″ length.” CONDITION: Bbl and lock are brown with scattered pitting. Lock retains 1855 hammer. Iron buttplate is U.S. surcharged. Nosecap is brown and heavily pitted. Bands, ramrod, and trigger guard are brown and smooth with scattered pitting. Bbl exhibits no discernible rifling. Stock is cut under rear band and restored forward. Stock is lightly sanded and has about a 3″ repair behind lock, adjacent to bolster. 4-31240 JS170 (2,000-4,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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