CONFEDERATE ALTERATION OF MODEL 1803 HARPERS FERRY RIFLE.

CONFEDERATE ALTERATION OF MODEL 1803 HARPERS FERRY RIFLE. SN NSN. Cal. 54. Mr. Michel describes this rifle as follows: “This alteration involved both the alteration of the flintlock to percussion and the reconfiguration of the stock to that of a two-band rifle. Retaining the orig rifle configuration to the buttstock, the forend with its under bbl rib has been replaced with a rear brass single band (both M1841 rifle in type) connected with a new wooden forestock. In addition, the orig rifle style trigger guard has been replaced with a M1841 trigger guard plate and trigger guard bow, as well as the trigger itself. The brazed bolster alteration to percussion is also unique as yet not identified as to the maker. A similar bolster does appear to have been used to alter M1817 rifles (see consignment nos. 4-31302 and 4-31303) and a Whitney Model 1812 (see consignment no. 4-31270). It is believed that these alterations may be the work of William B. and Cyrus Fisher of Lynchburg, Virginia.” You are bidding on a rare, brass-mounted, Confederate alteration of a Harpers Ferry rifle, probably altered by William and Cyrus Fisher of Lynchburg, Virginia. Gun is very solid overall. Stock is sound with no repairs. The gun must have gotten a little wet at some point, as metal surfaces are pitted, whereas the brass is nice. Bbl still exhibits nice rifling. This rare alteration is similar to Consignment No. 4-31302, which is a similar conversion rifle. CONDITION: Bbl and lock are brown with some cleaning and heavy pitting. Brass bands, trigger guard, buttplate, and patchbox have scattered dents, scratches, and varying patination. Tulip-tipped ramrod is brown with scattered pitting. Stock is solid. Several chips, some small splinters are missing along ramrod channel. About a 3/4″ chip is missing from toe of stock. 4-31301 JS190 (3,000-6,000)

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
	1071	$2,587.00	CONFEDERATE ALTERATION OF MODEL 1803 HARPERS FERRY RIFLE. SN NSN. Cal. 54. Mr. Michel describes this rifle as follows: “This alteration involved both the alteration of the flintlock to percussion and the reconfiguration of the stock to that of a two-band rifle. Retaining the orig rifle configuration to the buttstock, the forend with its under bbl rib has been replaced with a rear brass single band (both M1841 rifle in type) connected with a new wooden forestock. In addition, the orig rifle style trigger guard has been replaced with a M1841 trigger guard plate and trigger guard bow, as well as the trigger itself. The brazed bolster alteration to percussion is also unique as yet not identified as to the maker. A similar bolster does appear to have been used to alter M1817 rifles (see consignment nos. 4-31302 and 4-31303) and a Whitney Model 1812 (see consignment no. 4-31270). It is believed that these alterations may be the work of William B. and Cyrus Fisher of Lynchburg, Virginia.” You are bidding on a rare, brass-mounted, Confederate alteration of a Harpers Ferry rifle, probably altered by William and Cyrus Fisher of Lynchburg, Virginia. Gun is very solid overall. Stock is sound with no repairs. The gun must have gotten a little wet at some point, as metal surfaces are pitted, whereas the brass is nice. Bbl still exhibits nice rifling. This rare alteration is similar to Consignment No. 4-31302, which is a similar conversion rifle. CONDITION: Bbl and lock are brown with some cleaning and heavy pitting. Brass bands, trigger guard, buttplate, and patchbox have scattered dents, scratches, and varying patination. Tulip-tipped ramrod is brown with scattered pitting. Stock is solid. Several chips, some small splinters are missing along ramrod channel. About a 3/4″ chip is missing from toe of stock. 4-31301 JS190 (3,000-6,000) 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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