FAYETTEVILLE RIFLE WITH SABER BAYONET.

FAYETTEVILLE RIFLE WITH SABER BAYONET. SN NSN. Cal. 58. This is an original 1863 dated Fayetteville rifle with bayonet lug and an accompanying saber bayonet of unknown manufacture. Bayonet is totally unmarked. Lock is marked forward of hammer with spread wing eagle over “CSA” over “Fayetteville”. Behind hammer lock is dated “1863”. Bbl is “VP” proofed with eagle head and inspector’s cartouche “PB” is found stamped in wood opposite lock. Gun appears all original. Ramrod appears possibly original to time of use of gun, but is from a Model 1842 Musket originally. The iron nose cap is acceptable in these early model guns with saber bayonets, later production of guns of course were made of brass. All other hardware on this gun is brass and correctly marked including “CSA” surcharge on the buttplate. PROVENANCE: Fred B. McDonald Estate Collection. CONDITION: Gun overall is solid and very good. There is an old repair at the wrist and behind the bbl at lock. Metal surfaces are mostly dark with pitting especially around bolster and quite a bit of corrosion of lock at bolster. There appears to be no wood replaced only wood repair at wrist and bolster. Stock overall has numerous scrapes, gouges and scratches; one gouge is 2″ long on reverse of buttstock. Brass mountings have numerous dings and scratches but are well fit and the “CSA” marking on buttplate is crisp as are the markings on the lock as can be seen in pictures. The accompanying bayonet which fits gun well is overall very good with a gray blade having scattered staining. Brass overall is good. 4-41421 JS33 (6,000-8,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011

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
	2403	$4,312.50	FAYETTEVILLE RIFLE WITH SABER BAYONET. SN NSN. Cal. 58. This is an original 1863 dated Fayetteville rifle with bayonet lug and an accompanying saber bayonet of unknown manufacture. Bayonet is totally unmarked. Lock is marked forward of hammer with spread wing eagle over “CSA” over “Fayetteville”. Behind hammer lock is dated “1863”. Bbl is “VP” proofed with eagle head and inspector’s cartouche “PB” is found stamped in wood opposite lock. Gun appears all original. Ramrod appears possibly original to time of use of gun, but is from a Model 1842 Musket originally. The iron nose cap is acceptable in these early model guns with saber bayonets, later production of guns of course were made of brass. All other hardware on this gun is brass and correctly marked including “CSA” surcharge on the buttplate. PROVENANCE: Fred B. McDonald Estate Collection. CONDITION: Gun overall is solid and very good. There is an old repair at the wrist and behind the bbl at lock. Metal surfaces are mostly dark with pitting especially around bolster and quite a bit of corrosion of lock at bolster. There appears to be no wood replaced only wood repair at wrist and bolster. Stock overall has numerous scrapes, gouges and scratches; one gouge is 2″ long on reverse of buttstock. Brass mountings have numerous dings and scratches but are well fit and the “CSA” marking on buttplate is crisp as are the markings on the lock as can be seen in pictures. The accompanying bayonet which fits gun well is overall very good with a gray blade having scattered staining. Brass overall is good. 4-41421 JS33 (6,000-8,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011 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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