DAVIS & BOZEMAN RIFLE.

DAVIS & BOZEMAN RIFLE. SN 280. Davis & Bozeman firearms are quite scarce and are rarely encountered. The lock on this gun, though lightly marked reads “B&D/ALA” forward of hammer. Rear of hammer on lock, gun is dated 1864. Bbl is proofed “ALA/1864” though the “4” is only partially struck. Bbl, breech, and stock are all internally marked “XXXIX”. Bbl is also stamped on bottom “73”. SN “280” occurs on back of hammer and inside lock. Stock exhibits some fancy floral carving with large initials “JB”, probably denoting the gun’s owner. Mr. Michel notes that this gun is 1 of fewer than 10 of these rifles known to survive today, and this is one of very few outside a museum collection. This is indeed a very rare Confederate rifle, and this may be your only chance to buy one, especially as nice and presentable as this one. CONDITION: Bbl is gray/bright with scattered areas of staining and pitting. Both front and rear sights are complete. Bore is well worn; however, rifling is still present. Stock has repair just above lock. Brass buttplate, trigger guard, and nose cap are cleaned and smooth with scattered scratches and dents. Lockplate markings are discernible but typically light struck. SN “280” is well struck inside lock and inside hammer. Front band appears to be restored. 4-31298 JS122 (20,000-30,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007

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
	1017	$0.00	DAVIS & BOZEMAN RIFLE. SN 280. Davis & Bozeman firearms are quite scarce and are rarely encountered. The lock on this gun, though lightly marked reads “B&D/ALA” forward of hammer. Rear of hammer on lock, gun is dated 1864. Bbl is proofed “ALA/1864” though the “4” is only partially struck. Bbl, breech, and stock are all internally marked “XXXIX”. Bbl is also stamped on bottom “73”. SN “280” occurs on back of hammer and inside lock. Stock exhibits some fancy floral carving with large initials “JB”, probably denoting the gun’s owner. Mr. Michel notes that this gun is 1 of fewer than 10 of these rifles known to survive today, and this is one of very few outside a museum collection. This is indeed a very rare Confederate rifle, and this may be your only chance to buy one, especially as nice and presentable as this one. CONDITION: Bbl is gray/bright with scattered areas of staining and pitting. Both front and rear sights are complete. Bore is well worn; however, rifling is still present. Stock has repair just above lock. Brass buttplate, trigger guard, and nose cap are cleaned and smooth with scattered scratches and dents. Lockplate markings are discernible but typically light struck. SN “280” is well struck inside lock and inside hammer. Front band appears to be restored. 4-31298 JS122 (20,000-30,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007 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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