VIRGINIA MANUFACTORY MUSKET, CONFEDERATE CONVERSION TO PERCUSSION.

VIRGINIA MANUFACTORY MUSKET, CONFEDERATE CONVERSION TO PERCUSSION. 39” bbl. Lock plate is marked “VIRGINA MANUFACTORY” forward of hammer. Rear of hammer is marked “RICHMOND 1815”. Conversion to percussion is done via a braised bolster, which was done by several contractors in Richmond and other sites in the South. A fixed rear sight has been added. Because of this addition, bbl was probably rifled, though bore is too rusted to tell now. “ASSEMBLY #1” occurs externally on all metal parts, including trigger guard, three bbl bands, and buttplate and lock escutcheon. CONDITION: Metal surfaces are gray/black, cleaned around bolster, pitted. Tool marks along breech of bbl. Hammer screw is replaced. Wood shows numerous dings and scratches. Ramrod is reproduction. 4-56910 JS72 (2,500-5,000)

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
	3189	$2,070.00	VIRGINIA MANUFACTORY MUSKET, CONFEDERATE CONVERSION TO PERCUSSION. 39” bbl. Lock plate is marked “VIRGINA MANUFACTORY” forward of hammer. Rear of hammer is marked “RICHMOND 1815”. Conversion to percussion is done via a braised bolster, which was done by several contractors in Richmond and other sites in the South. A fixed rear sight has been added. Because of this addition, bbl was probably rifled, though bore is too rusted to tell now. “ASSEMBLY #1” occurs externally on all metal parts, including trigger guard, three bbl bands, and buttplate and lock escutcheon. CONDITION: Metal surfaces are gray/black, cleaned around bolster, pitted. Tool marks along breech of bbl. Hammer screw is replaced. Wood shows numerous dings and scratches. Ramrod is reproduction. 4-56910 JS72 (2,500-5,000) 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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