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2355
$1,725.00

MODEL 1819 HALL BREECH-LOADER CONVERTED TO PERCUSSION BY CONFEDERATES AT HOLLY SPRINGS, MISSISSIPPI, 1861. SN NSN. Cal. 52. Complete standard Model 1819, “1834” dated Hall rifle converted to percussion with distinctive hole hammer as used by the Holly Springs, Miss. armory, this rifle is stamped with mating number 26 on left side of breech block and at top of stock behind action. “000” is stamped in stock at rear of trigger guard. PROVENANCE: Copy of chapter XXIII of “Confederates Rifles and Muskets” by Murphy & Madaus on “Hall’s Flintlock Rifles Altered to Percussion in the Confederacy”. CONDITION: Good. Metal retains even dark patina overall. Sights are missing. Stock retains what appears to be its orig finish, considerably darkened, with many marks and some deep cuts. Initials “DB” are scratched in right side of butt. Bore is rough. 4-42401 MGM261 (2,000-3,000)


Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011
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