18TH GEORGIA USED CONFEDERATE ENFIELD RIFLE.

18TH GEORGIA USED CONFEDERATE ENFIELD RIFLE. SN 1517. Cal. 577. This Model 1856 rifle has 33″ bbl with correct Birmingham proofs, SN 1517 engraved on buttplate tang, “JS/anchor” stamped on bottom of buttplate comb and initials “HJ” of soldier in “Co.A 18th GA” carved in stock. Lock is marked and dated “Tower/1861”. This is a rarely encountered Blockade Run Model 1856 rifle that is SN and ID to a particular unit and possibly a particular soldier with a little research. This gun is all orig and authentic as found. PROVENANCE: Dr. Andrew Kelley Collection. CONDITION: Gun is good overall “as found”. Bbl, lock and bands are all dark and pitted, though lock markings and proofs are all discernible. Brass buttplate, trigger guard and nosecap have good yellow patina and SN engraved is easily seen. This gun was apparently utilized after the war as a smooth bore as front sight has been removed and bore is smooth, measuring over 60 cal with much pitting. Stock is sound and solid with a tacked repair between nosecap and front band. Stock maker’s rnd cartouche appears to read “Bentley & Blaye Makers Birmingham”. “JS/anchor” is discernible as is soldier’s personalization (which is scraped & apparently someone attempted to remove), as seen in photos. 4-48860 JS23 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013

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
	2237	$4,600.00	18TH GEORGIA USED CONFEDERATE ENFIELD RIFLE. SN 1517. Cal. 577. This Model 1856 rifle has 33″ bbl with correct Birmingham proofs, SN 1517 engraved on buttplate tang, “JS/anchor” stamped on bottom of buttplate comb and initials “HJ” of soldier in “Co.A 18th GA” carved in stock. Lock is marked and dated “Tower/1861”. This is a rarely encountered Blockade Run Model 1856 rifle that is SN and ID to a particular unit and possibly a particular soldier with a little research. This gun is all orig and authentic as found. PROVENANCE: Dr. Andrew Kelley Collection. CONDITION: Gun is good overall “as found”. Bbl, lock and bands are all dark and pitted, though lock markings and proofs are all discernible. Brass buttplate, trigger guard and nosecap have good yellow patina and SN engraved is easily seen. This gun was apparently utilized after the war as a smooth bore as front sight has been removed and bore is smooth, measuring over 60 cal with much pitting. Stock is sound and solid with a tacked repair between nosecap and front band. Stock maker’s rnd cartouche appears to read “Bentley & Blaye Makers Birmingham”. “JS/anchor” is discernible as is soldier’s personalization (which is scraped & apparently someone attempted to remove), as seen in photos. 4-48860 JS23 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013 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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