RARE 1862 FAYETTEVILLE RIFLE WITH PATCHBOX

RARE 1862 FAYETTEVILLE RIFLE WITH PATCHBOX. Cal .58, 33″ bbl. This is a scarce variant of a Fayetteville Rifle utilizing a Harper’s Ferry Model 1855 rifle stock with patchbox. This gun was obviously made in this configuration as the Fayetteville buttplate has the correct “CSA” surcharge and was inset to accept the door of the brass patchbox. The stock was a Model 1855 Harper’s Ferry Rifle stock which still retains its orig iron nosecap. But now this stock holds a correct tapered Confederate ramrod. The stock is inspected opposite lock with small “PB” inspector’s mark. Philip Burkhart (PB) was the Master Armorer at Fayetteville and was one of the skilled workers at Harper’s Ferry who decided to continue in his work for the Confederacy in Fayetteville, NC. Murphy & Madaus, in their text on Confederate rifles show similar examples and talk about the Model 1855 parts in inventory at Fayetteville in 1862. CONDITION: Gun overall is very good. Iron surfaces are mostly dark and uncleaned. Lock markings are all quite discernible as are bbl proofs but only a partial bbl date can be seen. The “PB” inspector’s mark is discernible and stock overall is sound & solid though refinished and varnished. Gun appears all orig & complete with the exception of restored rear sight and restored front sling swivel. Bayonet stud may also be restored as it still exhibits some finish. Rifle bore still exhibits rifling though it is rusted overall. 4-45746 JS46 (10,000-15,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 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
	2383	$19,550.00	RARE 1862 FAYETTEVILLE RIFLE WITH PATCHBOX. Cal .58, 33″ bbl. This is a scarce variant of a Fayetteville Rifle utilizing a Harper’s Ferry Model 1855 rifle stock with patchbox. This gun was obviously made in this configuration as the Fayetteville buttplate has the correct “CSA” surcharge and was inset to accept the door of the brass patchbox. The stock was a Model 1855 Harper’s Ferry Rifle stock which still retains its orig iron nosecap. But now this stock holds a correct tapered Confederate ramrod. The stock is inspected opposite lock with small “PB” inspector’s mark. Philip Burkhart (PB) was the Master Armorer at Fayetteville and was one of the skilled workers at Harper’s Ferry who decided to continue in his work for the Confederacy in Fayetteville, NC. Murphy & Madaus, in their text on Confederate rifles show similar examples and talk about the Model 1855 parts in inventory at Fayetteville in 1862. CONDITION: Gun overall is very good. Iron surfaces are mostly dark and uncleaned. Lock markings are all quite discernible as are bbl proofs but only a partial bbl date can be seen. The “PB” inspector’s mark is discernible and stock overall is sound & solid though refinished and varnished. Gun appears all orig & complete with the exception of restored rear sight and restored front sling swivel. Bayonet stud may also be restored as it still exhibits some finish. Rifle bore still exhibits rifling though it is rusted overall. 4-45746 JS46 (10,000-15,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 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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