CONFEDERATE RICHMOND 58 CAL. CARBINE.

CONFEDERATE RICHMOND 58 CAL. CARBINE. A very nice example of the scarce Richmond carbine. Bbl measures 25” with pinched front sight and standard M1855 type three-leaf rear sight on a walnut stock held by two iron bbl bands having a brass nose cap, iron trigger guard, and brass buttplate. Ramrod is of steel with a tulip shaped head. The lock plate is of C.S. Richmond mfg marked “C.S. Richmond, Va.” in front of the hammer, and the date “1863” vertically to the rear. One of the two iron bbl bands is marked with a horizontal “U”. There is a sling swivel mounted to the bottom of the buttstock immediately behind the trigger guard tang. The number “27” measuring approx. 1/4” high is stamped in the wood between the rear sling swivel and the trigger guard tang. The top bbl flat at the breach is dated “1863,” and the “V/P/” eagle head proof marks are visible at the breach. In addition, the letters “LW” are visible on the oct breach just above the stock on the left side of the carbine. CONDITION: Very good. Right face of the buttstock has been scarred by numerous tack holes and a U-shaped gouge (approx. where a patch box might occur) presumably by the mounting of old identification plaques now long gone. Gun appears to have been together throughout its period of use, including the ramrod with the notable exception of the lock plate and hammer, which are ill fitting and whose condition does not match the rest of the metal parts on the carbine. All metal parts have a medium gray patina with heavy pitting near the breach. Lock plate shows traces of its case hardened finish, which does not match the rest of the metal surfaces on the gun. Several old gouge marks on the stock opposite the lock. Bbl shows evidence of having its breach plug removed. Numerous vice pinches on the bbl flats and the tang. Walnut stock is NOT cut for a Maynard tape priming device and thus is likely of Confederate manufacture. 4-57194 (5,000-10,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005

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
	3179	$4,312.00	CONFEDERATE RICHMOND 58 CAL. CARBINE. A very nice example of the scarce Richmond carbine. Bbl measures 25” with pinched front sight and standard M1855 type three-leaf rear sight on a walnut stock held by two iron bbl bands having a brass nose cap, iron trigger guard, and brass buttplate. Ramrod is of steel with a tulip shaped head. The lock plate is of C.S. Richmond mfg marked “C.S. Richmond, Va.” in front of the hammer, and the date “1863” vertically to the rear. One of the two iron bbl bands is marked with a horizontal “U”. There is a sling swivel mounted to the bottom of the buttstock immediately behind the trigger guard tang. The number “27” measuring approx. 1/4” high is stamped in the wood between the rear sling swivel and the trigger guard tang. The top bbl flat at the breach is dated “1863,” and the “V/P/” eagle head proof marks are visible at the breach. In addition, the letters “LW” are visible on the oct breach just above the stock on the left side of the carbine. CONDITION: Very good. Right face of the buttstock has been scarred by numerous tack holes and a U-shaped gouge (approx. where a patch box might occur) presumably by the mounting of old identification plaques now long gone. Gun appears to have been together throughout its period of use, including the ramrod with the notable exception of the lock plate and hammer, which are ill fitting and whose condition does not match the rest of the metal parts on the carbine. All metal parts have a medium gray patina with heavy pitting near the breach. Lock plate shows traces of its case hardened finish, which does not match the rest of the metal surfaces on the gun. Several old gouge marks on the stock opposite the lock. Bbl shows evidence of having its breach plug removed. Numerous vice pinches on the bbl flats and the tang. Walnut stock is NOT cut for a Maynard tape priming device and thus is likely of Confederate manufacture. 4-57194 (5,000-10,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005 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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