CONFEDERATE FAYETTEVILLE RIFLE.

CONFEDERATE FAYETTEVILLE RIFLE. Cal. 58. This is an original 1863 dated Fayetteville rifle with 1864 dated bbl, and proper inspector’s cartouche in stock corresponding with an early 1864 gun still utilizing 1863 parts including this lock. This gun conforms to the standard configuration of Fayetteville rifles with a 33″ rifle bbl, brass bbl bands, nosecap, trigger guard, and buttplate. The buttplate is surcharged CSA, and retains its original ramrod and rear sight. This gun appears 100% original and complete in every regard with good patina to metal and a very good bore. Bbl has remnants of original brown finish, and lock is smooth with muted case colors. This gun is in beautiful “as found” condition. Another interesting note to this gun is that the owner has stamped his name “E.L. WRIGHT” into butplate and trigger guard. There is also a “W” carved in stock opposite lock with red wax originally filling the initial. Wax initials and decorations have been seen in quite a few confederate long arms. A quick search of a Civil War personnel data base shows two soldiers in Confederate infantry service with these initials and name, one being in the 6th Virginia, and one being in the 31st Tennessee. CONDITION: Bbl is brown overall with traces of original brown finish with areas of staining, rust, and pitting especially around breech. VP/eagle head proof and 1864 bbl date are discernible. Bore exhibits good rifling though worn and pitted. Lock and hammer are smooth, mostly gray with traces of muted case color under hammer with slight pitting especially near breech. Stock is sound and solid with scattered dings, dents, scratches, and abrasions. Inspector’s cartouches is visible as an oval frame with two script initials, though not discernible. Brass mounts have good mustard patina with scattered staining, tiny nicks, and scratches. Mechanics are fine. 4-44249 JS86 (8,000-12,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011

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
	2181	$11,212.50	CONFEDERATE FAYETTEVILLE RIFLE. Cal. 58. This is an original 1863 dated Fayetteville rifle with 1864 dated bbl, and proper inspector’s cartouche in stock corresponding with an early 1864 gun still utilizing 1863 parts including this lock. This gun conforms to the standard configuration of Fayetteville rifles with a 33″ rifle bbl, brass bbl bands, nosecap, trigger guard, and buttplate. The buttplate is surcharged CSA, and retains its original ramrod and rear sight. This gun appears 100% original and complete in every regard with good patina to metal and a very good bore. Bbl has remnants of original brown finish, and lock is smooth with muted case colors. This gun is in beautiful “as found” condition. Another interesting note to this gun is that the owner has stamped his name “E.L. WRIGHT” into butplate and trigger guard. There is also a “W” carved in stock opposite lock with red wax originally filling the initial. Wax initials and decorations have been seen in quite a few confederate long arms. A quick search of a Civil War personnel data base shows two soldiers in Confederate infantry service with these initials and name, one being in the 6th Virginia, and one being in the 31st Tennessee. CONDITION: Bbl is brown overall with traces of original brown finish with areas of staining, rust, and pitting especially around breech. VP/eagle head proof and 1864 bbl date are discernible. Bore exhibits good rifling though worn and pitted. Lock and hammer are smooth, mostly gray with traces of muted case color under hammer with slight pitting especially near breech. Stock is sound and solid with scattered dings, dents, scratches, and abrasions. Inspector’s cartouches is visible as an oval frame with two script initials, though not discernible. Brass mounts have good mustard patina with scattered staining, tiny nicks, and scratches. Mechanics are fine. 4-44249 JS86 (8,000-12,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011 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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