1862 DATED RICHMOND RIFLE WITH PATCHBOX.

1862 DATED RICHMOND RIFLE WITH PATCHBOX. This is an interesting variant of the rare 33″ barreled rifle that appears to have been in this configuration since the war. All parts are well fit with matching color and wear. The lock is standard 1862 dated Richmond. Bbl is dated “1864” with a VP/eagle head proof. Bbl has correct pinched front sight seen only on Richmond rifles and carbines. The rear sight is standard two leaf Richmond style. There is a set of initials cut in stock on reverse “JWD” which probably represents the soldier who carried this gun. Richmond rifles were not made until late in the war, but many were made from battlefield gleaned parts which this gun appears to be one in that gun utilizes an 1855 stock with patchbox and an 1862 dated Richmond lock. Barrel still retains a partial 1864 date which is correct for this rare rifle. CONDITION: Metal overall is brown, smooth with pitting and rust. Stock as restored is sound with scattered nicks, scratches, dings and 1″ x 1/2″ chip of wood missing behind lock. Stock is pieced from rear band forward. Bands have heavier pitting then other metal parts and are most likely added as is nose cap which appears excavated and cleaned and now glued onto end of stock. Front band is missing sling swivel. Ramrod appears original, but has slightly larger diameter then Richmond made products, but battlefield gleaned parts utilized other Civil War Springfield type rods. Bbl appears to be correct 1864 Richmond rifle bbl with correct VP proof and a partial 1864 date. Bore still measures a little over 58 cal., rifling is discernible but very light and bore overall is pitted. Under close scrutiny, this gun appears to be restored from an original Richmond rifle that had been cut down after the war for use as a sporting arm and now has the addition of stretched forestock, bbl bands and nose cap. 4-46101 JS99 (5,000-7,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012

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
	2082	$6,325.00	1862 DATED RICHMOND RIFLE WITH PATCHBOX. This is an interesting variant of the rare 33″ barreled rifle that appears to have been in this configuration since the war. All parts are well fit with matching color and wear. The lock is standard 1862 dated Richmond. Bbl is dated “1864” with a VP/eagle head proof. Bbl has correct pinched front sight seen only on Richmond rifles and carbines. The rear sight is standard two leaf Richmond style. There is a set of initials cut in stock on reverse “JWD” which probably represents the soldier who carried this gun. Richmond rifles were not made until late in the war, but many were made from battlefield gleaned parts which this gun appears to be one in that gun utilizes an 1855 stock with patchbox and an 1862 dated Richmond lock. Barrel still retains a partial 1864 date which is correct for this rare rifle. CONDITION: Metal overall is brown, smooth with pitting and rust. Stock as restored is sound with scattered nicks, scratches, dings and 1″ x 1/2″ chip of wood missing behind lock. Stock is pieced from rear band forward. Bands have heavier pitting then other metal parts and are most likely added as is nose cap which appears excavated and cleaned and now glued onto end of stock. Front band is missing sling swivel. Ramrod appears original, but has slightly larger diameter then Richmond made products, but battlefield gleaned parts utilized other Civil War Springfield type rods. Bbl appears to be correct 1864 Richmond rifle bbl with correct VP proof and a partial 1864 date. Bore still measures a little over 58 cal., rifling is discernible but very light and bore overall is pitted. Under close scrutiny, this gun appears to be restored from an original Richmond rifle that had been cut down after the war for use as a sporting arm and now has the addition of stretched forestock, bbl bands and nose cap. 4-46101 JS99 (5,000-7,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012 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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