RARE IDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE RIFLE/MUSKET.

RARE IDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE RIFLE/MUSKET. Cal. 58. NSN. 1861 Springfield rifle/musket with usual markings and configuration. Left side of the stock is neatly hand carved “J.D. McADAMS Co I 26 NCT”. The 26th North Carolina Troops (NCT) was organized in 1861 with Pvt. J.D. McAdams enlisting in Tennessee County, NC at Camp Vance on 12-7-61. He is listed as 24 years old. This unit fought at Gettysburg and on July 2, 1863 lost 588 of 800 troops. On July 3rd they lost an additional 120. The 26th had the gruesome distinction of having the highest casualty rate of any Confederate Unit at Gettysburg. The Unit survived and surrendered with Lee at Appomattox Court House on 9 April 1865. This musket was unquestionably a captured rifle and at one time was used in hand to hand fighting as there is a very deep sword cut about half way up the bbl. Accompanied by an orig Civil War Era musket sling with brass hook that has been crudely carved “SLOW”. CONDITION: Very good. Metal retains a dark brown heavy patina. It was cleaned a long time ago with some draw filing & deep pitting and now has this dark patina. Rear sight has one broken blade. Stock has a couple of hairlines back of the lockplate, otherwise retains a very dark patina. Inscription is clear. Sling is fine with a reconditioned dry crackled surface with about 50% orig finish. Mechanics are fine, strong crusty bore. 4-57353 JR775 (7,500-12,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005

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
	3181	$8,050.00	RARE IDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE RIFLE/MUSKET. Cal. 58. NSN. 1861 Springfield rifle/musket with usual markings and configuration. Left side of the stock is neatly hand carved “J.D. McADAMS Co I 26 NCT”. The 26th North Carolina Troops (NCT) was organized in 1861 with Pvt. J.D. McAdams enlisting in Tennessee County, NC at Camp Vance on 12-7-61. He is listed as 24 years old. This unit fought at Gettysburg and on July 2, 1863 lost 588 of 800 troops. On July 3rd they lost an additional 120. The 26th had the gruesome distinction of having the highest casualty rate of any Confederate Unit at Gettysburg. The Unit survived and surrendered with Lee at Appomattox Court House on 9 April 1865. This musket was unquestionably a captured rifle and at one time was used in hand to hand fighting as there is a very deep sword cut about half way up the bbl. Accompanied by an orig Civil War Era musket sling with brass hook that has been crudely carved “SLOW”. CONDITION: Very good. Metal retains a dark brown heavy patina. It was cleaned a long time ago with some draw filing & deep pitting and now has this dark patina. Rear sight has one broken blade. Stock has a couple of hairlines back of the lockplate, otherwise retains a very dark patina. Inscription is clear. Sling is fine with a reconditioned dry crackled surface with about 50% orig finish. Mechanics are fine, strong crusty bore. 4-57353 JR775 (7,500-12,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005 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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