CONFEDERATE RICHMOND RIFLED MUSKET

CONFEDERATE RICHMOND RIFLED MUSKET. This standard model 1863-dated Richmond Rifled Musket appears orig & authentic. All metal parts fit well and have very similar surfaces & patina. The stock is from a Model 1855 as is the ramrod but the stock does not appear to have ever utilized a ’55 lock and appears orig to this configuration. Richmond did indeed use ’55 stocks that they had in inventory though it is not expected as late as 1863 but this appears to be an example of an exception. Brass buttplate fits gun well and appears to have never been removed. Iron nosecap and the ’61-style rear sight also appear orig to this configuration. All in all, this appears to be a nice, well-fit Richmond musket that will display nicely. CONDITION: Metal overall is gray/brown with old cleaning and areas of pitting & staining. Wood is sound & solid with numerous small dings, dents & scratches. There is a large 1-1/2″ x 3/4″ chip behind bbl at bolster. There is a crack in the bolster tang at screw. There is no discernible rifling in bore and bore is dark & rusted. There are no discernible proofs visible on bbl breech. Lock markings are well struck & discernible. Trigger guard screws appear replaced & is missing sling swivel as can be seen in photos. 4-45070 JS34 (4,000-6,000)

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
	2388	$4,025.00	CONFEDERATE RICHMOND RIFLED MUSKET. This standard model 1863-dated Richmond Rifled Musket appears orig & authentic. All metal parts fit well and have very similar surfaces & patina. The stock is from a Model 1855 as is the ramrod but the stock does not appear to have ever utilized a ’55 lock and appears orig to this configuration. Richmond did indeed use ’55 stocks that they had in inventory though it is not expected as late as 1863 but this appears to be an example of an exception. Brass buttplate fits gun well and appears to have never been removed. Iron nosecap and the ’61-style rear sight also appear orig to this configuration. All in all, this appears to be a nice, well-fit Richmond musket that will display nicely. CONDITION: Metal overall is gray/brown with old cleaning and areas of pitting & staining. Wood is sound & solid with numerous small dings, dents & scratches. There is a large 1-1/2″ x 3/4″ chip behind bbl at bolster. There is a crack in the bolster tang at screw. There is no discernible rifling in bore and bore is dark & rusted. There are no discernible proofs visible on bbl breech. Lock markings are well struck & discernible. Trigger guard screws appear replaced & is missing sling swivel as can be seen in photos. 4-45070 JS34 (4,000-6,000) 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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