RICHMOND RIFLE.

RICHMOND RIFLE. SN NSN. Cal. 58. Mr. Michel describes this 1864 rifle as follows: “In 1864 Richmond began production of a very limited number of ‘short rifles.’ This example is typical with a 33″ bbl. Forestock is held by 2 bands, with the forward band being the same as a middle band with sling swivel of a 3-band rifled musket. Front sight is different from the sight of the 3-band rifled musket. It has a larger base with a pinched sight form. It is the same as appears on the Richmond carbine. Nosecap is of brass on the stock extension forward of the front band. Buttplate is also of brass. Lockplate is marked forward of the hammer ‘CS / Richmond Va’ and at the tail is dated ‘1864’.” The scarcest configuration of Richmond Armory products is the 33″ Richmond Rifle. Production didn’t start until 1864; however, Richmond rifles are found with a variety of lock dates, locks and parts. Battlefield gleanings and captured damaged guns resulted in a variety of 33″ Richmond rifles. Scarcest of the 33″ rifles have mostly Richmond manufactured parts and will be dated 1864, as is this gun. CONDITION: Bbl is brown/black with pitting. Rifling is discernible, though pitted. Bbl retains orig front and rear sights, though leaves of rear sight are restored. Bands, trigger guard, and sling swivels are brown. Ramrod appears orig to this gun; however, it appears converted from an earlier musket. Stock is sound with areas of orig varnish. Stock exhibits a hairline crack back of lock along with scratches and nicks. Initials “BCL” are carved into flat of left buttstock. These initials probably denoted the Confederate who carried this gun. 4-31247 JS161 (12,000-16,000)

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
	1034	$12,650.00	RICHMOND RIFLE. SN NSN. Cal. 58. Mr. Michel describes this 1864 rifle as follows: “In 1864 Richmond began production of a very limited number of ‘short rifles.’ This example is typical with a 33″ bbl. Forestock is held by 2 bands, with the forward band being the same as a middle band with sling swivel of a 3-band rifled musket. Front sight is different from the sight of the 3-band rifled musket. It has a larger base with a pinched sight form. It is the same as appears on the Richmond carbine. Nosecap is of brass on the stock extension forward of the front band. Buttplate is also of brass. Lockplate is marked forward of the hammer ‘CS / Richmond Va’ and at the tail is dated ‘1864’.” The scarcest configuration of Richmond Armory products is the 33″ Richmond Rifle. Production didn’t start until 1864; however, Richmond rifles are found with a variety of lock dates, locks and parts. Battlefield gleanings and captured damaged guns resulted in a variety of 33″ Richmond rifles. Scarcest of the 33″ rifles have mostly Richmond manufactured parts and will be dated 1864, as is this gun. CONDITION: Bbl is brown/black with pitting. Rifling is discernible, though pitted. Bbl retains orig front and rear sights, though leaves of rear sight are restored. Bands, trigger guard, and sling swivels are brown. Ramrod appears orig to this gun; however, it appears converted from an earlier musket. Stock is sound with areas of orig varnish. Stock exhibits a hairline crack back of lock along with scratches and nicks. Initials “BCL” are carved into flat of left buttstock. These initials probably denoted the Confederate who carried this gun. 4-31247 JS161 (12,000-16,000) 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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