1861 HIGH HUMP RICHMOND RIFLE MUSKET.

1861 HIGH HUMP RICHMOND RIFLE MUSKET. 40” bbl is correctly proofed VP over eagle head and dated 1861. Lock is marked “Richmond, VA”. Forward lock in 1861 behind lock. A rectangular cartouche with script letters “SA” is present stamped in stock opposite lock. This gun was once in the Fred Goldbecker Collection of Richmond rifles. High Hump Richmond muskets are quite scarce. This gun appears to be all orig. The bbl bands are correct for this musket. Only the rear band is marked with a “U”. The stock is an M1855 Harper’s Ferry stock, which is correct for this model. The SA cartouche in stock is very discernable and quite rare. The SA stands for Salmon Adams who was the first Confederate Inspector at the Harper’s Ferry Arsenal. This is a very rare cartouche. The buttplate is correct for this model being an un-surcharged iron buttplate. Ramrod is correct 1855 swell pipe. This is as nice an example of the 1861 High Hump Richmond that you will find. CONDITION: Stock exhibits numerous nicks and dings. About 2” sliver missing between nose cap and front band. Metal surfaces overall are clean with scattered tool marks and pitting. 4-30370 (18,000-20,000)

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
	255B	$11,500.00	1861 HIGH HUMP RICHMOND RIFLE MUSKET. 40” bbl is correctly proofed VP over eagle head and dated 1861. Lock is marked “Richmond, VA”. Forward lock in 1861 behind lock. A rectangular cartouche with script letters “SA” is present stamped in stock opposite lock. This gun was once in the Fred Goldbecker Collection of Richmond rifles. High Hump Richmond muskets are quite scarce. This gun appears to be all orig. The bbl bands are correct for this musket. Only the rear band is marked with a “U”. The stock is an M1855 Harper’s Ferry stock, which is correct for this model. The SA cartouche in stock is very discernable and quite rare. The SA stands for Salmon Adams who was the first Confederate Inspector at the Harper’s Ferry Arsenal. This is a very rare cartouche. The buttplate is correct for this model being an un-surcharged iron buttplate. Ramrod is correct 1855 swell pipe. This is as nice an example of the 1861 High Hump Richmond that you will find. CONDITION: Stock exhibits numerous nicks and dings. About 2” sliver missing between nose cap and front band. Metal surfaces overall are clean with scattered tool marks and pitting. 4-30370 (18,000-20,000) 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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