CONFEDERATE USED MISSISSIPPI TYPE RIFLE.

CONFEDERATE USED MISSISSIPPI TYPE RIFLE. Cal. 54. Unusual Confederate style rifle similar to those pictured and described in Confederate Rifles and Muskets by Murphy & Madaus on pages 121, 122, 123, 129 and 132. In the written text on page 121 it describes the flat brass barrel band with forward projecting tip secured with a pin which is found on this rifle. This rifle also has the unmarked commercial lock although the text indicates only one lock screw on the know examples of those rifles manufactured by Michael Cody & Son, this one has two lockplate screws similar to the US pattern 1841 Mississippi. The inside of the lockplate is marked in roman numerals XXIIII which corresponds with the information on page 121 for known examples. Unfortunately corrosion on the other metal surfaces has obliterated corresponding markings. The brass patch box is similar to the 1841 Mississippi with the recess having three drill holes before routing as described on page 121. This rifle has had the barrel crudely cut to 22-1/8”, no front sight, Confederate style fixed rear sight with the forearm commensurately reduced. The brass sideplate, while similar to US Mississippis’, is considerably more narrow. The left side of the butt stock is inlaid with a German silver angel with trumpet (Gabriel) carrying a ribbon with the inscriptions “Capt. Henry Kutzmeyer/Capt. John F. Reinecke/Capt. Chs. G Castman” on the large part of the ribbon and “Capt. John H. Hoffman/Presented/This ” on the small part of the ribbon. The angel is lightly engraved. On the bottom of the forearm is a 1-1/2” five pointed star engraved with the all-seeing-eye, probably of Masonic significance. The brass trigger guard and sideplate and patch box are very nicely engraved and the trigger guard tang has a museum number just behind the bow. The front part of the bow is fitted with a thin brass offset sling loop as described in the text of the above book. Additional research is required on the above names to authenticate Confederate use. CONDITION: Poor to fair, the cut barrel and stock as noted, heavy pitting on the barrel with moderate pitting on the lockplate and hammer. The brass has a heavy dark patina. The stock is shattered, with crude nail repairs around the action. The lock is functional. 4-48437 JR676 (2,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2003

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
	412	$2,817.00	CONFEDERATE USED MISSISSIPPI TYPE RIFLE. Cal. 54. Unusual Confederate style rifle similar to those pictured and described in Confederate Rifles and Muskets by Murphy & Madaus on pages 121, 122, 123, 129 and 132. In the written text on page 121 it describes the flat brass barrel band with forward projecting tip secured with a pin which is found on this rifle. This rifle also has the unmarked commercial lock although the text indicates only one lock screw on the know examples of those rifles manufactured by Michael Cody & Son, this one has two lockplate screws similar to the US pattern 1841 Mississippi. The inside of the lockplate is marked in roman numerals XXIIII which corresponds with the information on page 121 for known examples. Unfortunately corrosion on the other metal surfaces has obliterated corresponding markings. The brass patch box is similar to the 1841 Mississippi with the recess having three drill holes before routing as described on page 121. This rifle has had the barrel crudely cut to 22-1/8”, no front sight, Confederate style fixed rear sight with the forearm commensurately reduced. The brass sideplate, while similar to US Mississippis’, is considerably more narrow. The left side of the butt stock is inlaid with a German silver angel with trumpet (Gabriel) carrying a ribbon with the inscriptions “Capt. Henry Kutzmeyer/Capt. John F. Reinecke/Capt. Chs. G Castman” on the large part of the ribbon and “Capt. John H. Hoffman/Presented/This ” on the small part of the ribbon. The angel is lightly engraved. On the bottom of the forearm is a 1-1/2” five pointed star engraved with the all-seeing-eye, probably of Masonic significance. The brass trigger guard and sideplate and patch box are very nicely engraved and the trigger guard tang has a museum number just behind the bow. The front part of the bow is fitted with a thin brass offset sling loop as described in the text of the above book. Additional research is required on the above names to authenticate Confederate use. CONDITION: Poor to fair, the cut barrel and stock as noted, heavy pitting on the barrel with moderate pitting on the lockplate and hammer. The brass has a heavy dark patina. The stock is shattered, with crude nail repairs around the action. The lock is functional. 4-48437 JR676 (2,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2003 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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