1861 RICHMOND RIFLE-MUSKET.

1861 RICHMOND RIFLE-MUSKET. Cal. 58. NSN. This Richmond Rifle-Musket is made from model 1855 Harper’s Ferry Stock. It utilized a U.S. surcharged iron butt-plate cut for a patchbox; however stock does not have patchbox. 40” bbl. Lock is marked, “RICHMOND VA” forward of lock. Rear of lock is dated “1861”. Only the V in the VP Eagle proof remains due to pitting. Nose cap is braded and brass which is correct for a model 1855 stock. Stock shows no inspector marks which would be correct for Confederate assembly of captured U.S. parts. CONDITION: Stock is sound, exhibits a couple hairline cracks. There is a 1” gouge in stock between front bands. “Richmond VA” stamping on lock mark is light but still readable. The “1861” date is well struck. Iron surfaces are grey with scattered pitting. There are file marks around the breech. Rear sight and front band are probable replacements. Edwards Collection 4-58551 JS19 (6,000-8,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2006

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
	821	$5,175.00	1861 RICHMOND RIFLE-MUSKET. Cal. 58. NSN. This Richmond Rifle-Musket is made from model 1855 Harper’s Ferry Stock. It utilized a U.S. surcharged iron butt-plate cut for a patchbox; however stock does not have patchbox. 40” bbl. Lock is marked, “RICHMOND VA” forward of lock. Rear of lock is dated “1861”. Only the V in the VP Eagle proof remains due to pitting. Nose cap is braded and brass which is correct for a model 1855 stock. Stock shows no inspector marks which would be correct for Confederate assembly of captured U.S. parts. CONDITION: Stock is sound, exhibits a couple hairline cracks. There is a 1” gouge in stock between front bands. “Richmond VA” stamping on lock mark is light but still readable. The “1861” date is well struck. Iron surfaces are grey with scattered pitting. There are file marks around the breech. Rear sight and front band are probable replacements. Edwards Collection 4-58551 JS19 (6,000-8,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2006 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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