CONFEDERATE EARLY 1863 FAYETTEVILLE RIFLE.

CONFEDERATE EARLY 1863 FAYETTEVILLE RIFLE. Cal. .58, 33″ bbl. This is an early production model Fayetteville Rifle which are found dated 1862 and 1863 with the standard-shaped lock and made to fit a saber bayonet with oval cartouche in stock containing initials of Philip Burkhart. This is an attractive example of an orig scarce Confederate rifle. PROVENANCE: Dr. Andrew Kelley Collection. CONDITION: Bbl is overall brown as refinished. Lock & bbl are both dated “1863” and other appropriate marks are present including inspector’s cartouche which is discernible. Remainder of stock is solid & sound with scattered dings, dents & scratches. Front band appears replaced as its color and patina do not match orig rear band. Orig brass nosecap, buttplate, trigger guard and rear band have good matching patinas. Ramrod is reproduction. Gun functions mechanically and rifling in bore is well defined. Stock is sound and solid with scattered dings, dents and scratches. There is an old repair behind bbl on left side where about a 3″ sliver of wood is tacked back in place. 4-48861 JS20 (5,000-7,000)

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
	2238	$7,475.00	CONFEDERATE EARLY 1863 FAYETTEVILLE RIFLE. Cal. .58, 33″ bbl. This is an early production model Fayetteville Rifle which are found dated 1862 and 1863 with the standard-shaped lock and made to fit a saber bayonet with oval cartouche in stock containing initials of Philip Burkhart. This is an attractive example of an orig scarce Confederate rifle. PROVENANCE: Dr. Andrew Kelley Collection. CONDITION: Bbl is overall brown as refinished. Lock & bbl are both dated “1863” and other appropriate marks are present including inspector’s cartouche which is discernible. Remainder of stock is solid & sound with scattered dings, dents & scratches. Front band appears replaced as its color and patina do not match orig rear band. Orig brass nosecap, buttplate, trigger guard and rear band have good matching patinas. Ramrod is reproduction. Gun functions mechanically and rifling in bore is well defined. Stock is sound and solid with scattered dings, dents and scratches. There is an old repair behind bbl on left side where about a 3″ sliver of wood is tacked back in place. 4-48861 JS20 (5,000-7,000) 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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