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$24,150.00

CONFEDERATE 1864 FAYETTEVILLE RIFLE. Cal. 58. NSN. This a fine example of an all orig & complete “1864” dated Fayetteville rifle. 33″ bbl with correct rear & front sight. Bbl is dated “1864” & has “VP” over eagle head proof, lockplate dated “1864” marked “FAYETTEVILLE” & has eagle over “CSA”. Traces of muted case colors can be seen under hammer. Stock is cartouched opposite lock with initials “PB” or “JB”. Gun is brass mounted including nose cap, bands, trigger guard & “CSA” surcharged buttplate. Ramrod is origi. CONDITION: Stock is fine with some raised grain present, oval cartouche is bright & well defined. Brass bands, nose cap, trigger guard & buttplate exhibit fine mustard patina. Lockplate is smooth with crisp markings. There is approx. a 1/4″ hole drilled through the “V” in “FAYETTEVILLE”. This appears orig from time of gun’s manufacture & does not affect aesthetics. Bbl is brown/bright from front sight forward. Behind sight bbl & bolster are pitted, but bbl date is still discernable. Bore in this gun is very good with strong rifling. 4-56578 JS15 (20,000-25,000)


Auction: Firearms - Spring 2006
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