CONFEDERATE ALTERATION OF MODEL 1817 U.S. RIFLE.

CONFEDERATE ALTERATION OF MODEL 1817 U.S. RIFLE. SN NSN. Cal. 54. Mr. Michel describes this rifle as follows: “Alteration to percussion of Model 1817 rifle made by S. North. Lockplate marked forward of hammer ‘US / S. North’ and at tail ‘MIDDLtn / CONN / 1829’. Other than the alteration to percussion, this rifle has not been modified as has the M1817 rifle reconfigured to two-band with a saber bayonet lug added (see consignment number 4-31302) which has same unique bolster alterations. These alterations are believed to have been made by William B. and Cyrus Fisher of Lynchburg, Virginia.” You are bidding on a very rarely offered alteration believed to have been done by Fisher of Lynchburg, Virginia. CONDITION: Bbl is cleaned and re-browned, as is buttplate. Lock and hammer are cleaned. Bands are mismatched, but all of correct type. Ramrod is originally from a Mississippi rifle. Patchbox hinge screws are replaced, as are screws in trigger guard. Bbl and lock are pitted overall. Rear sight is restored as is nipple. Bore exhibits no rifling. Stock is sound and solid with scattered scratches and small dings. A 1-1/2″ crack is exhibited in toe. Orig inspector’s cartouche is still visible. 4-31303 JS188 (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
	1072	$2,875.00	CONFEDERATE ALTERATION OF MODEL 1817 U.S. RIFLE. SN NSN. Cal. 54. Mr. Michel describes this rifle as follows: “Alteration to percussion of Model 1817 rifle made by S. North. Lockplate marked forward of hammer ‘US / S. North’ and at tail ‘MIDDLtn / CONN / 1829’. Other than the alteration to percussion, this rifle has not been modified as has the M1817 rifle reconfigured to two-band with a saber bayonet lug added (see consignment number 4-31302) which has same unique bolster alterations. These alterations are believed to have been made by William B. and Cyrus Fisher of Lynchburg, Virginia.” You are bidding on a very rarely offered alteration believed to have been done by Fisher of Lynchburg, Virginia. CONDITION: Bbl is cleaned and re-browned, as is buttplate. Lock and hammer are cleaned. Bands are mismatched, but all of correct type. Ramrod is originally from a Mississippi rifle. Patchbox hinge screws are replaced, as are screws in trigger guard. Bbl and lock are pitted overall. Rear sight is restored as is nipple. Bore exhibits no rifling. Stock is sound and solid with scattered scratches and small dings. A 1-1/2″ crack is exhibited in toe. Orig inspector’s cartouche is still visible. 4-31303 JS188 (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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