RARE RICHMOND ARMORY RIFLE.

RARE RICHMOND ARMORY RIFLE. Cal .58. 33″ bbl. Among the rarest Richmond products are the 33″ bbl rifles made in 1864. Most of the Richmond Armory’s production was in rifled muskets and then in carbines. All known surviving 33″ rifles we know of are dated 1864, as is this, and this appears to be a fine, all orig example in condition that would be difficult to upgrade. All parts appear orig to this gun and most parts appear Confederate in manufacture though there is an inspector letter “A” stamped onto trigger guard which could have come “old parts” that are referred to in delivery of rifles from the Richmond Armory in 1864 as cited by Murphy & Madaus on pg 604 in their text “Confederate Rifles and Muskets.” This gun conforms to other known rifles being 48-1/2″ overall, brass nose cap & buttplate, two flat bands with “U” and the lock with typical markings “CS / RICHMOND VA” and “1864”. PROVENANCE: Ben Michel. CONDITION: Metal overall is brown, uncleaned, smooth with scattered areas of pitting. There are no discernible bbl markings though lock markings are crisp & fine. The pinched front sight unique to this maker is present. The 33″ ramrod with this gun appears orig to rifle’s use though it was altered from an earlier style musket rod and properly treated. The rear sight has both leafs replaced though sight base appears orig. Brass buttplate & nosecap have yellow mustard patina and are well fit. The stock is sound & solid with good red color. The stock is burned & eroded in about a 1/2″ area behind bolster from use. Rifling in bore is discernible though rusted overall. 4-45747 JS54 (8,000-12,000)

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
	2384	$8,625.00	RARE RICHMOND ARMORY RIFLE. Cal .58. 33″ bbl. Among the rarest Richmond products are the 33″ bbl rifles made in 1864. Most of the Richmond Armory’s production was in rifled muskets and then in carbines. All known surviving 33″ rifles we know of are dated 1864, as is this, and this appears to be a fine, all orig example in condition that would be difficult to upgrade. All parts appear orig to this gun and most parts appear Confederate in manufacture though there is an inspector letter “A” stamped onto trigger guard which could have come “old parts” that are referred to in delivery of rifles from the Richmond Armory in 1864 as cited by Murphy & Madaus on pg 604 in their text “Confederate Rifles and Muskets.” This gun conforms to other known rifles being 48-1/2″ overall, brass nose cap & buttplate, two flat bands with “U” and the lock with typical markings “CS / RICHMOND VA” and “1864”. PROVENANCE: Ben Michel. CONDITION: Metal overall is brown, uncleaned, smooth with scattered areas of pitting. There are no discernible bbl markings though lock markings are crisp & fine. The pinched front sight unique to this maker is present. The 33″ ramrod with this gun appears orig to rifle’s use though it was altered from an earlier style musket rod and properly treated. The rear sight has both leafs replaced though sight base appears orig. Brass buttplate & nosecap have yellow mustard patina and are well fit. The stock is sound & solid with good red color. The stock is burned & eroded in about a 1/2″ area behind bolster from use. Rifling in bore is discernible though rusted overall. 4-45747 JS54 (8,000-12,000) 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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