CONFEDERATE ALTERATION OF FRENCH MODEL 1777 COLONIAL & MARINE MUSKET.

CONFEDERATE ALTERATION OF FRENCH MODEL 1777 COLONIAL & MARINE MUSKET. SN NSN. Cal. 69. Murphy & Madaus, in their book, Confederate Rifles and Musketoons, show a nearly identical musket converted in Richmond on p. 33, which was converted by T. J. Adams of Richmond, VA, and that gun is currently at the Rush Hawkins Memorial. It is amazing to think that muskets originally used in Colonial America and possibly the War of 1812 could be reused during the American Civil War. This gun, like gun at Rush Hawkins Memorial, is regimentally marked to a City of Richmond regiment, though markings have been mostly obscured during alteration. Mr. Michel describes his gun as follows: “These muskets were originally made at the Tulle Armory in France for VA in 1786-87. Lockplate is marked forward of the hammer ‘Tulle’. Configuration of the musket is consistent with French pattern with brass buttplate, trigger guard, sideplate, and front and rear bands. Middle band with sling swivel is correctly made of iron. Alteration to percussion was done by S. C. Robinson & Co. of Richmond, VA using its characteristic two facet brazed bolster. Top of the barrel shows remnants of the city marking, ‘Richmond’.” You are bidding on a gun about 220 years old that remarkably probably saw use in the War of 1812 and Civil War for Virginia troops from the city of Richmond. CONDITION: Iron surfaces are gray with scattered pitting. Brass surfaces, including bands, trigger guard, and buttplate are smooth and patinaed with scattered scratches. Stock is sound with numerous scratches, nicks, and gouges. There is about a 3/4″ gap where wood is broken out behind lock. 4-31263 JS192 (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
	1066	$3,737.00	CONFEDERATE ALTERATION OF FRENCH MODEL 1777 COLONIAL & MARINE MUSKET. SN NSN. Cal. 69. Murphy & Madaus, in their book, Confederate Rifles and Musketoons, show a nearly identical musket converted in Richmond on p. 33, which was converted by T. J. Adams of Richmond, VA, and that gun is currently at the Rush Hawkins Memorial. It is amazing to think that muskets originally used in Colonial America and possibly the War of 1812 could be reused during the American Civil War. This gun, like gun at Rush Hawkins Memorial, is regimentally marked to a City of Richmond regiment, though markings have been mostly obscured during alteration. Mr. Michel describes his gun as follows: “These muskets were originally made at the Tulle Armory in France for VA in 1786-87. Lockplate is marked forward of the hammer ‘Tulle’. Configuration of the musket is consistent with French pattern with brass buttplate, trigger guard, sideplate, and front and rear bands. Middle band with sling swivel is correctly made of iron. Alteration to percussion was done by S. C. Robinson & Co. of Richmond, VA using its characteristic two facet brazed bolster. Top of the barrel shows remnants of the city marking, ‘Richmond’.” You are bidding on a gun about 220 years old that remarkably probably saw use in the War of 1812 and Civil War for Virginia troops from the city of Richmond. CONDITION: Iron surfaces are gray with scattered pitting. Brass surfaces, including bands, trigger guard, and buttplate are smooth and patinaed with scattered scratches. Stock is sound with numerous scratches, nicks, and gouges. There is about a 3/4″ gap where wood is broken out behind lock. 4-31263 JS192 (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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