CONFEDERATE BLOCKADE RUN ENFIELD ARTILLERY CARBINE.

CONFEDERATE BLOCKADE RUN ENFIELD ARTILLERY CARBINE. SN 409. Cal. 577. This is a rarely found, Confederate imported Model 1858 artillery carbine or musketoon. It is “JS / anchor” marked on bottom of stock with stock maker “James Webley”. SN on buttplate engraved longitudinally and letter “S” is stamped in front of buttplate tang. Lock is marked and dated “1861 / Tower”. Bbl has correct Birmingham inspection proofs. This is a very nice, sound gun overall and would be difficult to upgrade. Mr. Michel’s Notes State: “Pattern 58 artillery carbine (or musketoon). Lockplate marked, forward of hammer, “1861 / Tower” and at tail with crown. The piece has both the Confederate inspector’s stamp under the buttstock just to the rear of the trigger guard plate consisting of a “JS” surrounding an anchor and the Confederate inventory number 409 engraved on the tang of the buttplate.” PROVENANCE: Ben Michel collection. CONDITION: Bbl is brown with good markings with pitting around breech. Bayonet lug is sharp, as are front and rear sights. Rifling in bore is very good. Lock and hammer are smooth and gray/brown, as are bands. Ramrod is cleaned and is gray/white overall. 4-31313 JS142 (5,000-7,000)

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
	1058	$6,325.00	CONFEDERATE BLOCKADE RUN ENFIELD ARTILLERY CARBINE. SN 409. Cal. 577. This is a rarely found, Confederate imported Model 1858 artillery carbine or musketoon. It is “JS / anchor” marked on bottom of stock with stock maker “James Webley”. SN on buttplate engraved longitudinally and letter “S” is stamped in front of buttplate tang. Lock is marked and dated “1861 / Tower”. Bbl has correct Birmingham inspection proofs. This is a very nice, sound gun overall and would be difficult to upgrade. Mr. Michel’s Notes State: “Pattern 58 artillery carbine (or musketoon). Lockplate marked, forward of hammer, “1861 / Tower” and at tail with crown. The piece has both the Confederate inspector’s stamp under the buttstock just to the rear of the trigger guard plate consisting of a “JS” surrounding an anchor and the Confederate inventory number 409 engraved on the tang of the buttplate.” PROVENANCE: Ben Michel collection. CONDITION: Bbl is brown with good markings with pitting around breech. Bayonet lug is sharp, as are front and rear sights. Rifling in bore is very good. Lock and hammer are smooth and gray/brown, as are bands. Ramrod is cleaned and is gray/white overall. 4-31313 JS142 (5,000-7,000) 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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