PRESENTATION ENGRAVED MISSISSIPPI RIFLE.

PRESENTATION ENGRAVED MISSISSIPPI RIFLE. SN NSN. Cal. 54. Unusual configuration of a Mississippi rifle with bbl cut to just over 22″ for possible use as a carbine. Lock is totally devoid of markings but brass trigger guard, lock escutcheon, buttplate and patchbox are all florally engraved. There is a blank ribbon on patchbox that was probably to have held the name of the recipient of this presentation, but remains blank and the mystery remains. Opposite the patchbox there is an inset German silver rendition of Gabriel blowing his horn holding ribbon with inscriptions that read “Capt. Henry Kutzmeyer/Capt. John F. Reinecke/Capt. Chas. G. Castman/Capt. John H. Hoffman/Presented This”. The lockplate internally has Roman numerals reminiscent of some Confederate manufactured guns and the very crudely made patchbox and mortice cut are also typical of Southern work. This German silver escutcheon is also similar to inlays seen on mid-western Germanic militia guns. Further research may find what unit these four captains belonged, whether it was Civil War or before. CONDITION: Gun overall is poor to fair with bbl being devoid any discernible marks and pitted overall. Lock has similar color but is a bit smoother, but pitted and rusted overall. Brass and German silver plaques have good patinas and appear uncleaned. Stock has several breaks and repairs especially around lock with old pinned and glued repair. Bore still measures .54 Cal., however, rifling is barely discernible as it is heavily pitted. 4-44248 JS75 (3,000-4,000)

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
	2192	$0.00	PRESENTATION ENGRAVED MISSISSIPPI RIFLE. SN NSN. Cal. 54. Unusual configuration of a Mississippi rifle with bbl cut to just over 22″ for possible use as a carbine. Lock is totally devoid of markings but brass trigger guard, lock escutcheon, buttplate and patchbox are all florally engraved. There is a blank ribbon on patchbox that was probably to have held the name of the recipient of this presentation, but remains blank and the mystery remains. Opposite the patchbox there is an inset German silver rendition of Gabriel blowing his horn holding ribbon with inscriptions that read “Capt. Henry Kutzmeyer/Capt. John F. Reinecke/Capt. Chas. G. Castman/Capt. John H. Hoffman/Presented This”. The lockplate internally has Roman numerals reminiscent of some Confederate manufactured guns and the very crudely made patchbox and mortice cut are also typical of Southern work. This German silver escutcheon is also similar to inlays seen on mid-western Germanic militia guns. Further research may find what unit these four captains belonged, whether it was Civil War or before. CONDITION: Gun overall is poor to fair with bbl being devoid any discernible marks and pitted overall. Lock has similar color but is a bit smoother, but pitted and rusted overall. Brass and German silver plaques have good patinas and appear uncleaned. Stock has several breaks and repairs especially around lock with old pinned and glued repair. Bore still measures .54 Cal., however, rifling is barely discernible as it is heavily pitted. 4-44248 JS75 (3,000-4,000) 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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