HIGH HUMP 1862 FAYETTEVILLE RIFLE.

HIGH HUMP 1862 FAYETTEVILLE RIFLE. You are bidding here on a very rare attic condition 1862 dated Fayetteville rifle. Gun appears orig & authentic in every regard. Bbl is correct,, with “V/P/Eaglehead” proof. No marking s are worn. Lock exhibits correct “Eagle/CSA” and Fayetteville markings forward of the hammer. Stock exhibits small 2-letter inspector’s mark though the letters are not easily discernable. The soldier who carried this gun,, scratched his initials, “T.A. C” in the buttstock. Lock date 1862 occurs behind the hammer. This is a rarely offered high hop Fayetteville rifle in attic condition. CONDITION: Brass hardware is untouched showing mellow mustard color patina Iron surfaces are brown with scattered pitting especially around bolster around lock & bbl. Stock has a wrist repair utilizing a wooden pin which appears contemporary to its use. Stock exhibits scattered scuffs,, nicks and scratches including a 1” x ½” defected wood on reverse of stock between bbl bands. Bore is pitted but retains good rifling. 4-31071 (25,000-35,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2007

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
	243C	$0.00	HIGH HUMP 1862 FAYETTEVILLE RIFLE. You are bidding here on a very rare attic condition 1862 dated Fayetteville rifle. Gun appears orig & authentic in every regard. Bbl is correct,, with “V/P/Eaglehead” proof. No marking s are worn. Lock exhibits correct “Eagle/CSA” and Fayetteville markings forward of the hammer. Stock exhibits small 2-letter inspector’s mark though the letters are not easily discernable. The soldier who carried this gun,, scratched his initials, “T.A. C” in the buttstock. Lock date 1862 occurs behind the hammer. This is a rarely offered high hop Fayetteville rifle in attic condition. CONDITION: Brass hardware is untouched showing mellow mustard color patina Iron surfaces are brown with scattered pitting especially around bolster around lock & bbl. Stock has a wrist repair utilizing a wooden pin which appears contemporary to its use. Stock exhibits scattered scuffs,, nicks and scratches including a 1” x ½” defected wood on reverse of stock between bbl bands. Bore is pitted but retains good rifling. 4-31071 (25,000-35,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2007 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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