RICHMOND BREECH-LOADING CARBINE.

RICHMOND BREECH-LOADING CARBINE. Cal. .58 SN 25” Bbl, 45-1/4” overall. Bbl marked, “VP / Eagle head”, on left back of breech. Bbl has correct pinched front sight and leafed rear sight. Bbl retains only the slightest trace of rifling. Lock-plate is stamped, “CS / Richmond, VA” forward of hammer and “1863” rear of hammer. Gun has iron trigger-guard and three sling swivels, a brass butt-plate, and brass nose cap. All major parts of this gun are correct for Richmond Manufacturing including stock, bbl, lock, butt-plate, trigger-guard and bands. Bought from Dr. Murphy who used this very gun in his book. CONDITION: Bbl is grey/brown with filing behind rear sight at breech. The two rear sling swivels are both cracked through but still attached. Ramrod appears to be cut down from a Springfield rod. 4-59155 (12,000-14,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2006

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
	810	$12,075.00	RICHMOND BREECH-LOADING CARBINE. Cal. .58 SN 25” Bbl, 45-1/4” overall. Bbl marked, “VP / Eagle head”, on left back of breech. Bbl has correct pinched front sight and leafed rear sight. Bbl retains only the slightest trace of rifling. Lock-plate is stamped, “CS / Richmond, VA” forward of hammer and “1863” rear of hammer. Gun has iron trigger-guard and three sling swivels, a brass butt-plate, and brass nose cap. All major parts of this gun are correct for Richmond Manufacturing including stock, bbl, lock, butt-plate, trigger-guard and bands. Bought from Dr. Murphy who used this very gun in his book. CONDITION: Bbl is grey/brown with filing behind rear sight at breech. The two rear sling swivels are both cracked through but still attached. Ramrod appears to be cut down from a Springfield rod. 4-59155 (12,000-14,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2006 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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