CONFEDERATE ALTERATION OF VIRGINIA MANUFACTORY MUSKET.

CONFEDERATE ALTERATION OF VIRGINIA MANUFACTORY MUSKET. SN NSN. Cal. 69. Mr. Michel describes this gun as follows: “Bolster alteration to percussion of Virginia Manufactory Musket. Lockplate of musket marked at tail ‘Richmond 1804’. Bbl marked at breech with county designation ‘Hanover’. This type alteration with two faceted bolster was done by S. C. Robinson. All components marked with orig assembly number ‘4’. S. C. Robinson re-assembly markings are pairs of Arabic numerals or Roman numerals, in this case ’20 / 8′. With bayonet numbered ‘7’”. You are bidding on a fine, Confederate converted, Virginia Manufactory musket with all matching assembly numbers that includes a VA Manufactory angular bayonet with similar assembly number. Bayonet is SN 7 whereas the rest of the gun has assembly number 4. This gun was once in the collection of Giles Cromwell and is described in Murphy & Madaus’ Confederate Rifles and Muskets on p. 624. CONDITION: Bbl is brown/black with pitting, especially at bolster. County regimental markings on bbl flat are partially discernible, as “Hanover” can be read. Other metal parts are brown with pitting and are all assembly stamped “4”. Ramrod appears to be a Confederate, blacksmith-forged addition. Stock is sound and solid with scattered dings, gouges, and scratches, and a hairline crack forward of lock. Initials “WWS” are stamped in buttstock. About 2″ of wood behind bolster is repaired. Accompanying bayonet with assembly number “7” is is cleaned and has pitting. 4-31278 JS210 (3,000-5,000)

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
	1065	$6,325.00	CONFEDERATE ALTERATION OF VIRGINIA MANUFACTORY MUSKET. SN NSN. Cal. 69. Mr. Michel describes this gun as follows: “Bolster alteration to percussion of Virginia Manufactory Musket. Lockplate of musket marked at tail ‘Richmond 1804’. Bbl marked at breech with county designation ‘Hanover’. This type alteration with two faceted bolster was done by S. C. Robinson. All components marked with orig assembly number ‘4’. S. C. Robinson re-assembly markings are pairs of Arabic numerals or Roman numerals, in this case ’20 / 8′. With bayonet numbered ‘7’”. You are bidding on a fine, Confederate converted, Virginia Manufactory musket with all matching assembly numbers that includes a VA Manufactory angular bayonet with similar assembly number. Bayonet is SN 7 whereas the rest of the gun has assembly number 4. This gun was once in the collection of Giles Cromwell and is described in Murphy & Madaus’ Confederate Rifles and Muskets on p. 624. CONDITION: Bbl is brown/black with pitting, especially at bolster. County regimental markings on bbl flat are partially discernible, as “Hanover” can be read. Other metal parts are brown with pitting and are all assembly stamped “4”. Ramrod appears to be a Confederate, blacksmith-forged addition. Stock is sound and solid with scattered dings, gouges, and scratches, and a hairline crack forward of lock. Initials “WWS” are stamped in buttstock. About 2″ of wood behind bolster is repaired. Accompanying bayonet with assembly number “7” is is cleaned and has pitting. 4-31278 JS210 (3,000-5,000) 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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