1862 DATED CONFEDERATE BLOCKADE RUN “JS/ANCHOR” ENFIELD RIFLED MUSKET.

SN 6126. Cal. 577. This is a fine survivor of a no doubt hard used Confederate musket in orig configuration with 39″ Birmingham proofed bbl dated “1862/TOWER” on lock. “JS ANCHOR” is found stamped on buttstock rear of trigger guard along with “W. JAMES / MAKER / BIRMINGHAM” in round cartouche on right side of stock. Buttplate has engraved SN “6126” with stamped letter “J” forward of buttplate tang in stock. PROVENANCE: The Confederate and Civil War estate collection of Fred Donaldson. CONDITION: Good overall. Well used gun appears orig with added nipple, ramrod and sling swivels; missing rear sight. Metal is brown overall with dark patina and pitting especially at breech. Stock is sound and complete though heavily worn and weathered with reductions above and behind lock. Markings all discernible though the “J” on top of comb is only partially discernible. Mechanically functional with pitted bore with discernible rifling. 52438-26 JS (1,500-2,000) – Lot 3489

Auction: Firearms - October 2017

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
	3489	$3,450.00	1862 DATED CONFEDERATE BLOCKADE RUN “JS/ANCHOR” ENFIELD RIFLED MUSKET. SN 6126. Cal. 577. This is a fine survivor of a no doubt hard used Confederate musket in orig configuration with 39″ Birmingham proofed bbl dated “1862/TOWER” on lock. “JS ANCHOR” is found stamped on buttstock rear of trigger guard along with “W. JAMES / MAKER / BIRMINGHAM” in round cartouche on right side of stock. Buttplate has engraved SN “6126” with stamped letter “J” forward of buttplate tang in stock. PROVENANCE: The Confederate and Civil War estate collection of Fred Donaldson. CONDITION: Good overall. Well used gun appears orig with added nipple, ramrod and sling swivels; missing rear sight. Metal is brown overall with dark patina and pitting especially at breech. Stock is sound and complete though heavily worn and weathered with reductions above and behind lock. Markings all discernible though the “J” on top of comb is only partially discernible. Mechanically functional with pitted bore with discernible rifling. 52438-26 JS (1,500-2,000) – Lot 3489 Auction: Firearms - October 2017 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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1862 DATED CONFEDERATE BLOCKADE RUN “JS/ANCHOR” ENFIELD RIFLED MUSKET.