CONFEDERATE CIVIL WAR RICHMOND CARBINE.

SN NSN. Cal. 60. This gun appears to have been made from an orig Richmond rifled musket, with correct configuration with brass buttplate and nosecap. Though these carbines were not manufactured until 1864, many utilized damaged rifled muskets of various makes to make carbines and this one appears correct. Bbl is 25” and has “VP” over eagle proofs. The lock is dated 1863, and marked “CS/Richmond VA”. The rear sight is correct style for Richmond and the front sight appears cut down from orig correct style pinched Richmond sight. Initials “JML” are carved in reverse of buttstock. CONDITION: Gun is dark and metal mostly brown overall. Stock is sound and solid with chipping behind hammer at bolster. There are 2 cracks at each escutcheon screw opposite lock. Forestock is restored starting under rear band which appears orig. Front band, rear sight, nosecap & ramrod are restorations along with rear sling swivel. Gun functions well and bore shows no rifling and measures .60 Cal. which is not uncommon in these arms. Muzzle facing shows several dings and dents at face and indeed appears orig as being cut as carbine during the Civil War at the Richmond Armory. 49645-1 JS (2,000-4,000) – Lot 3360

Auction: Firearms - October 2015

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
	3360	$4,887.50	CONFEDERATE CIVIL WAR RICHMOND CARBINE. SN NSN. Cal. 60. This gun appears to have been made from an orig Richmond rifled musket, with correct configuration with brass buttplate and nosecap. Though these carbines were not manufactured until 1864, many utilized damaged rifled muskets of various makes to make carbines and this one appears correct. Bbl is 25” and has “VP” over eagle proofs. The lock is dated 1863, and marked “CS/Richmond VA”. The rear sight is correct style for Richmond and the front sight appears cut down from orig correct style pinched Richmond sight. Initials “JML” are carved in reverse of buttstock. CONDITION: Gun is dark and metal mostly brown overall. Stock is sound and solid with chipping behind hammer at bolster. There are 2 cracks at each escutcheon screw opposite lock. Forestock is restored starting under rear band which appears orig. Front band, rear sight, nosecap & ramrod are restorations along with rear sling swivel. Gun functions well and bore shows no rifling and measures .60 Cal. which is not uncommon in these arms. Muzzle facing shows several dings and dents at face and indeed appears orig as being cut as carbine during the Civil War at the Richmond Armory. 49645-1 JS (2,000-4,000) – Lot 3360 Auction: Firearms - October 2015 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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CONFEDERATE CIVIL WAR RICHMOND CARBINE.