| Image | Lot | Price | Description |
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3487
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$3,450.00
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1862 DATED CONFEDERATE BLOCKADE RUN ENFIELD MUSKETOON.SN 1247B. Cal. 577. This gun started out life as a standard 3 band rifled musket but has been cut down to a 26-1/2″ bbld smooth bore which appears contemporary with added riveted nosecap. This gun has excellent “JS/ANCHOR” markings on bottom of comb along with crisp SN “1247/B” on buttplate tang with letter “J” forward representing “CW JAMES / MAKER / BIRMINGHAM” whose cartouche and additional maker’s stamp is found on stock. PROVENANCE: The Confederate and Civil War estate collection of Fred Donaldson. CONDITION: Good to very good overall. Metal has dark patina. Iron is pitted overall though markings discernible. Brass has dark grungy olive patina. Stock is solid with soiling, cosmetic blemishes and hand worn patina. Ramrod is replaced as is front band screw, missing swivels. Mechanically sound with pitted smooth bore. 52438-30 JS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3487
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. |