CONFEDERATE 1862 FAYETTEVILLE RIFLE.

CONFEDERATE 1862 FAYETTEVILLE RIFLE. Cal. 58. NSN. This is a fine example of the rarely encountered 1862 low hump Fayetteville rifle. This gun appears all orig and complete. Lockplate is marked “1862 FAYETTEVILLE” & eagle over “CSA”. Bbl is marked “1862” & “VP” over eagle. Buttplate has a “US” surcharge which is partially removed. This buttplate is obviously from Harper’s Ferry captured parts. This buttplate was originally made for Harper’s Ferry rifle with patchbox. Note in photograph that the Armory at Fayetteville has filled in the patchbox notch. Bands & trigger guard are brass. Nose cap is iron as it should be on a ’62 transitional gun. Bbl retains its orig bayonet stud, ramrod & sling swivels. CONDITION: Metal surfaces are all gray/brown with pitting. Brass surfaces have been cleaned. Mortise around lock has a gap at rear of lockplate, otherwise lock fits tightly in mortise & to bbl. Stock exhibits numerous dings & scratches. A crack occurs in forestock between nose cap & front band. Bore is very good exhibiting good rifling. 4-56577 JS16 (25,000-35,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2006

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
	114	$0.00	CONFEDERATE 1862 FAYETTEVILLE RIFLE. Cal. 58. NSN. This is a fine example of the rarely encountered 1862 low hump Fayetteville rifle. This gun appears all orig and complete. Lockplate is marked “1862 FAYETTEVILLE” & eagle over “CSA”. Bbl is marked “1862” & “VP” over eagle. Buttplate has a “US” surcharge which is partially removed. This buttplate is obviously from Harper’s Ferry captured parts. This buttplate was originally made for Harper’s Ferry rifle with patchbox. Note in photograph that the Armory at Fayetteville has filled in the patchbox notch. Bands & trigger guard are brass. Nose cap is iron as it should be on a ’62 transitional gun. Bbl retains its orig bayonet stud, ramrod & sling swivels. CONDITION: Metal surfaces are all gray/brown with pitting. Brass surfaces have been cleaned. Mortise around lock has a gap at rear of lockplate, otherwise lock fits tightly in mortise & to bbl. Stock exhibits numerous dings & scratches. A crack occurs in forestock between nose cap & front band. Bore is very good exhibiting good rifling. 4-56577 JS16 (25,000-35,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2006 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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