TEXAS CONFEDERATE ALTERATION OF HALL RIFLE.

TEXAS CONFEDERATE ALTERATION OF HALL RIFLE. Cal. 64. The following described gun was found in Texas and is a most unusual alteration to percussion. Mr. Michel, in his notes, describes this gun as follows: “Alteration to percussion of Model 1819 Hall rifle. Breechblock marked ‘J. H. Hall / H. Ferry / U. S. / 1831’. This alteration performed by a striker inserted between the jaws of the hammer with a percussion nipple screwed into the former pan. This example was recovered in Texas and shows the effect, not uncommon, of a blowout resulting from loose powder being ignited inside the breech. Wood on the right side has been completely blown away alongside the breech and striker. Top jaw and jaw screw of hammer shorn off”. Similar examples are described, but not shown, in Murphy & Madaus. PROVENANCE: Ben Michel. CONDITION: Gun appears in as-found condition. All metal parts are brown and pitted. Stock exhibits several breaks and missing approx. 11″ section on right side as described above allowing mechanism to be shown. Gun lacks ramrod and top jaw and striker to nipple. 4-38744 JS60 (2,000-4,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009

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
	2521	$0.00	TEXAS CONFEDERATE ALTERATION OF HALL RIFLE. Cal. 64. The following described gun was found in Texas and is a most unusual alteration to percussion. Mr. Michel, in his notes, describes this gun as follows: “Alteration to percussion of Model 1819 Hall rifle. Breechblock marked ‘J. H. Hall / H. Ferry / U. S. / 1831’. This alteration performed by a striker inserted between the jaws of the hammer with a percussion nipple screwed into the former pan. This example was recovered in Texas and shows the effect, not uncommon, of a blowout resulting from loose powder being ignited inside the breech. Wood on the right side has been completely blown away alongside the breech and striker. Top jaw and jaw screw of hammer shorn off”. Similar examples are described, but not shown, in Murphy & Madaus. PROVENANCE: Ben Michel. CONDITION: Gun appears in as-found condition. All metal parts are brown and pitted. Stock exhibits several breaks and missing approx. 11″ section on right side as described above allowing mechanism to be shown. Gun lacks ramrod and top jaw and striker to nipple. 4-38744 JS60 (2,000-4,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009 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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