DICKSON, NELSON & CO RIFLE.

DICKSON, NELSON & CO RIFLE. SN NSN. Cal. 54. This Confederate copy of a Mississippi rifle was made in Dawson, GA, in 1865. Lock is marked forward of hammer “Dickson / Nelson & Co / CS”. Rear of hammer is marked “ALA / 1865”. Bbl is not dated but is stamped internally with a small “G” and a large “R” near breech plug. Murphy and Madaus in their book Confederate Rifles and Muskets stated, “There are no external stampings on the barrels. The internal surface of the lockplate is unmarked. The under surface of the barrel of many specimens studied is stamped with a small ‘G’. The significance of this marking is not known at this time, but it probably is the initial of one of the workmen who inspected finished arms at the plant”. Like other guns of this manufacture, gun exhibits brass buttplate, trigger guard, nosecap, and clamping bands. Gun appears orig and complete in every regard, with possible exception of replaced front sling swivel. Ramrod appears orig to this gun, though of foreign manufacture. Mr. Michel, in his notes, states that this gun was cataloged by Robert Abels in his catalog #34. This gun was item #6. CONDITION: Bbl is gray, cleaned and pitted, especially at breech. Lock is gray and smooth. Markings are clear. Brass buttplate, trigger guard, bands, and nosecap are smooth with nice patina. Stock is sound with scattered dings, gouges, scratches. Repaired hairline crack in front of lock and about a 1″ piece of wood replaced behind bolster. 4-31300 JS133 (18,000-25,000)

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
	1019	$14,950.00	DICKSON, NELSON & CO RIFLE. SN NSN. Cal. 54. This Confederate copy of a Mississippi rifle was made in Dawson, GA, in 1865. Lock is marked forward of hammer “Dickson / Nelson & Co / CS”. Rear of hammer is marked “ALA / 1865”. Bbl is not dated but is stamped internally with a small “G” and a large “R” near breech plug. Murphy and Madaus in their book Confederate Rifles and Muskets stated, “There are no external stampings on the barrels. The internal surface of the lockplate is unmarked. The under surface of the barrel of many specimens studied is stamped with a small ‘G’. The significance of this marking is not known at this time, but it probably is the initial of one of the workmen who inspected finished arms at the plant”. Like other guns of this manufacture, gun exhibits brass buttplate, trigger guard, nosecap, and clamping bands. Gun appears orig and complete in every regard, with possible exception of replaced front sling swivel. Ramrod appears orig to this gun, though of foreign manufacture. Mr. Michel, in his notes, states that this gun was cataloged by Robert Abels in his catalog #34. This gun was item #6. CONDITION: Bbl is gray, cleaned and pitted, especially at breech. Lock is gray and smooth. Markings are clear. Brass buttplate, trigger guard, bands, and nosecap are smooth with nice patina. Stock is sound with scattered dings, gouges, scratches. Repaired hairline crack in front of lock and about a 1″ piece of wood replaced behind bolster. 4-31300 JS133 (18,000-25,000) 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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