RICHMOND ASSEMBLED RIFLE.

RICHMOND ASSEMBLED RIFLE. SN NSN. Cal. 58. This Richmond constructed rifle consists of an 1855 rifled musket stock with patchbox and Bridesburg 1863-dated lock. Bbl appears to be model 1855, Harper’s Ferry or Richmond manufactured. Rear sight was not removed to check mortising to ascertain. This assemblage has a nice, untouched look, being dark and uncleaned. You are bidding on a relatively as found “attic” or “barn-found” Richmond assembled rifle from captured parts. Mr. Michel’s Notes State: “In addition to the production of new rifled muskets, musketoons, rifles, and carbines, Richmond repaired an unknown total number of rifled muskets, many of which were undoubtedly the gleanings of battlefields left in the possession of Confederate troops. A certain number of these Richmond repaired weapons may be conclusively identified as having been repaired at Richmond. All share the same characteristics. In each case, the barrel has been shortened from 40” to 33” with the addition of a new front sight of the wide base pinched form used on the Richmond rifle and rifled carbine. The front barrel has been removed leaving only the original rear and middle barrel. The shortened forestock has been given a brass nosecap. Most of these rifles show hard usage, into battle, lost, recovered, repaired, and reissued. They are all true “veterans” of the war. Model 1863 Bridesburg.” PROVENANCE: Ben Michel collection. CONDITION: All metal surfaces are dark and pitted. Bbl exhibits no discernible rifling. Markings are mostly discernible, though partially obscured by pitting and patina. Brass nosecap exhibits deep patination. Model 1855 ramrod is brown and smooth. Stock is sound with scattered areas of orig varnish with numerous scratches, nicks, and dings. About a 1″ area of wood behind bolster is burned out from use. 4-31256 JS166 (4,000-6,000)

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
	1038	$2,875.00	RICHMOND ASSEMBLED RIFLE. SN NSN. Cal. 58. This Richmond constructed rifle consists of an 1855 rifled musket stock with patchbox and Bridesburg 1863-dated lock. Bbl appears to be model 1855, Harper’s Ferry or Richmond manufactured. Rear sight was not removed to check mortising to ascertain. This assemblage has a nice, untouched look, being dark and uncleaned. You are bidding on a relatively as found “attic” or “barn-found” Richmond assembled rifle from captured parts. Mr. Michel’s Notes State: “In addition to the production of new rifled muskets, musketoons, rifles, and carbines, Richmond repaired an unknown total number of rifled muskets, many of which were undoubtedly the gleanings of battlefields left in the possession of Confederate troops. A certain number of these Richmond repaired weapons may be conclusively identified as having been repaired at Richmond. All share the same characteristics. In each case, the barrel has been shortened from 40” to 33” with the addition of a new front sight of the wide base pinched form used on the Richmond rifle and rifled carbine. The front barrel has been removed leaving only the original rear and middle barrel. The shortened forestock has been given a brass nosecap. Most of these rifles show hard usage, into battle, lost, recovered, repaired, and reissued. They are all true “veterans” of the war. Model 1863 Bridesburg.” PROVENANCE: Ben Michel collection. CONDITION: All metal surfaces are dark and pitted. Bbl exhibits no discernible rifling. Markings are mostly discernible, though partially obscured by pitting and patina. Brass nosecap exhibits deep patination. Model 1855 ramrod is brown and smooth. Stock is sound with scattered areas of orig varnish with numerous scratches, nicks, and dings. About a 1″ area of wood behind bolster is burned out from use. 4-31256 JS166 (4,000-6,000) 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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