RICHMOND CARBINE.

RICHMOND CARBINE. Cal. 58. Richmond carbines were not made until late in the Civil War, probably starting in 1864. Carbines are found, however, with all dates, and sometimes even U.S. locks mostly 1861 dated. The reason for this phenomenon is that a lot of carbines were made from battle field gleaned parts so mixtures M1855, M1861, and M1863 parts can be seen. This particular gun has an 1862 dated Richmond lock, no discernible date on bbl. Bbl and stock appear to be possibly from such battle field gleaned parts as stock is cut back and bbl is cut to 25″ with the original musket front sight being moved. A brass buttplate and nosecap of Richmond type are now fitted onto gun. A third sling swivel has been added behind the trigger guard as was the configuration of this carbine. Glued and varnished to buttstock is an apparent section of old catalog entry (possibly from Bannerman’s) describing this gun. CONDITION: Metal surfaces are gray, clean, with scattered areas of staining and pitting. Brass nosecap and buttplate have good yellow patina with scattered light nicks and scratches. Top buttplate screw protrudes and appears too large for misfit, as can be seen in the photos. Stock is sound as refinished. Mechanically, gun is functional. Bore is worn but bright with discernible rifling. 4-44245 JS80 (3,000-4,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011

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
	2193	$1,955.00	RICHMOND CARBINE. Cal. 58. Richmond carbines were not made until late in the Civil War, probably starting in 1864. Carbines are found, however, with all dates, and sometimes even U.S. locks mostly 1861 dated. The reason for this phenomenon is that a lot of carbines were made from battle field gleaned parts so mixtures M1855, M1861, and M1863 parts can be seen. This particular gun has an 1862 dated Richmond lock, no discernible date on bbl. Bbl and stock appear to be possibly from such battle field gleaned parts as stock is cut back and bbl is cut to 25″ with the original musket front sight being moved. A brass buttplate and nosecap of Richmond type are now fitted onto gun. A third sling swivel has been added behind the trigger guard as was the configuration of this carbine. Glued and varnished to buttstock is an apparent section of old catalog entry (possibly from Bannerman’s) describing this gun. CONDITION: Metal surfaces are gray, clean, with scattered areas of staining and pitting. Brass nosecap and buttplate have good yellow patina with scattered light nicks and scratches. Top buttplate screw protrudes and appears too large for misfit, as can be seen in the photos. Stock is sound as refinished. Mechanically, gun is functional. Bore is worn but bright with discernible rifling. 4-44245 JS80 (3,000-4,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011 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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