CONFEDERATE DIXON, NELSON, AND CO. RIFLE.

CONFEDERATE DIXON, NELSON, AND CO. RIFLE. Cal. 58. NSN. Bbl 33” 48-3/4” overall. Bbl retained by two brass bands and brass nose cap. Gun has brass butt-plate, brass trigger-guard, and iron tulip tipped ramrod. Bbl has no external markings but two cryptic letter markings on bottom of bbl. Lock is marked forward of hammer, “DIXON/NELSON & CO / C.S”. Rear of hammer is marked, “ALA / 1864. CONDITION: Forestock under front band forward, front band, and nose cap, are all restorations. Rear sight also appears restored. Bore is very good. Bbl overall is brown and pitted except under orig rear band where bbl is bright. Lock is smooth, dark, and well marked. Brass butt-plate & trigger-guard exhibit nice mustard patina. Stock has several cracks and is stamped 3 times, “J.S. Crossy”. 4-58218 (15,000-20,000)

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
	815	$17,250.00	CONFEDERATE DIXON, NELSON, AND CO. RIFLE. Cal. 58. NSN. Bbl 33” 48-3/4” overall. Bbl retained by two brass bands and brass nose cap. Gun has brass butt-plate, brass trigger-guard, and iron tulip tipped ramrod. Bbl has no external markings but two cryptic letter markings on bottom of bbl. Lock is marked forward of hammer, “DIXON/NELSON & CO / C.S”. Rear of hammer is marked, “ALA / 1864. CONDITION: Forestock under front band forward, front band, and nose cap, are all restorations. Rear sight also appears restored. Bore is very good. Bbl overall is brown and pitted except under orig rear band where bbl is bright. Lock is smooth, dark, and well marked. Brass butt-plate & trigger-guard exhibit nice mustard patina. Stock has several cracks and is stamped 3 times, “J.S. Crossy”. 4-58218 (15,000-20,000) 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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