CONFEDERATE ALTERATION OF STATE OF VIRGINIA SWAN CONTRACT MUSKET.

CONFEDERATE ALTERATION OF STATE OF VIRGINIA SWAN CONTRACT MUSKET. SN NSN. Cal. 69. This gun is illustrated and described in Murphy & Madaus’ book Confederate Rifles and Muskets on pp. 625-627. Mr. Michel describes this gun as follows: “This musket is one of 7,831 imported muskets delivered to Virginia by contractor James Swan of Boston during the period from 1797 to 1801. Brazed bolster alteration to percussion was done by S. C. Robinson of Richmond using the characteristic two faceted bolster. Bbl regimental markings ‘ORANGE’ are visible though indistinct. Virginia regimental marking is indistinct. All orig throughout.” CONDITION: Bbl and lock are gray/brown with pitting. Brass nosecap, ramrod thimbles, trigger guard, and buttplate are all cleaned with scattered scratches and patina in protected areas. Ramrod is replaced. Last 10″ of stock toward muzzle is restored. Stock otherwise is sound and solid with a 3″ repair of bottom of forestock forward of hammer. County bbl markings are weak but “Orange” is discernible. 4-31262 JS193 (3,000-5,000)

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
	1069	$3,450.00	CONFEDERATE ALTERATION OF STATE OF VIRGINIA SWAN CONTRACT MUSKET. SN NSN. Cal. 69. This gun is illustrated and described in Murphy & Madaus’ book Confederate Rifles and Muskets on pp. 625-627. Mr. Michel describes this gun as follows: “This musket is one of 7,831 imported muskets delivered to Virginia by contractor James Swan of Boston during the period from 1797 to 1801. Brazed bolster alteration to percussion was done by S. C. Robinson of Richmond using the characteristic two faceted bolster. Bbl regimental markings ‘ORANGE’ are visible though indistinct. Virginia regimental marking is indistinct. All orig throughout.” CONDITION: Bbl and lock are gray/brown with pitting. Brass nosecap, ramrod thimbles, trigger guard, and buttplate are all cleaned with scattered scratches and patina in protected areas. Ramrod is replaced. Last 10″ of stock toward muzzle is restored. Stock otherwise is sound and solid with a 3″ repair of bottom of forestock forward of hammer. County bbl markings are weak but “Orange” is discernible. 4-31262 JS193 (3,000-5,000) 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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