CONFEDERATE ALTERATION OF A HALL RIFLE.

Revised: 10/19/2007

Correction)Barrel bore is .54 cal; breech block is .69 cal.

CONFEDERATE ALTERATION OF A HALL RIFLE. SN NSN. Cal. 64. This gun is similar to so-called “Western” alterations pictured in Murphy & Madaus; however, this hammer is more petite and better made. Mr. Michel describes this gun as follows, “Alteration to percussion of Model 1819 Hall rifle. Breechblock is marked ‘J. H. Hall / U.S. / 1839’. This alteration was performed by brazing a percussion hammer onto the orig flintlock hammer base and screwing a nipple into the area of the former pan which has been built up to support and reinforce the nipple. This type of alteration is akin to those characterized as typical ‘Western’ alteration. Missing mainspring and trigger”. An example shown with no mating numbers. You are bidding on a possibly unique Confederate-altered Hall with a very distinctive hammer. CONDITION: Metal surfaces are brown/black with numerous dings, scratches and pitting. Bore is filled with insect nests, and rifling cannot be ascertained. Stock is solid with some insect damage and hairline cracks. About a 1″ x 1-1/2″ piece of wood is missing and repaired behind frame on top of buttstock. Forestock is restored forward of middle band as is ramrod and front 2 bands. Mainspring and trigger are broken. 4-31285 JS149 (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
	1046	$1,150.00	Revised: 10/19/2007 Correction)Barrel bore is .54 cal; breech block is .69 cal. CONFEDERATE ALTERATION OF A HALL RIFLE. SN NSN. Cal. 64. This gun is similar to so-called “Western” alterations pictured in Murphy & Madaus; however, this hammer is more petite and better made. Mr. Michel describes this gun as follows, “Alteration to percussion of Model 1819 Hall rifle. Breechblock is marked ‘J. H. Hall / U.S. / 1839’. This alteration was performed by brazing a percussion hammer onto the orig flintlock hammer base and screwing a nipple into the area of the former pan which has been built up to support and reinforce the nipple. This type of alteration is akin to those characterized as typical ‘Western’ alteration. Missing mainspring and trigger”. An example shown with no mating numbers. You are bidding on a possibly unique Confederate-altered Hall with a very distinctive hammer. CONDITION: Metal surfaces are brown/black with numerous dings, scratches and pitting. Bore is filled with insect nests, and rifling cannot be ascertained. Stock is solid with some insect damage and hairline cracks. About a 1″ x 1-1/2″ piece of wood is missing and repaired behind frame on top of buttstock. Forestock is restored forward of middle band as is ramrod and front 2 bands. Mainspring and trigger are broken. 4-31285 JS149 (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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