CONFEDERATE MENDENHALL, JONES & GARDNER RIFLE.

CONFEDERATE MENDENHALL, JONES & GARDNER RIFLE. Cal. 58. SN 833. 32-1/2” bbl is marked “NC/P” approx. 1” behind fixed iron rear sight, brass blade front sight and iron bayonet lug with small #8 stamped. Correct straight iron butt plate and brass trigger guard, bands and nose cap. Trumpet end iron ramrod is cut a bit short and is not threaded. Lockplate is marked rear of hammer “C. S.” and forward of hammer “M. J. & G./NC”. Three initials, “CMF” are carved upside down in butt stock on right side, probably denoting soldier who carried this scarce Confederate rifle. Opposite lock, in wood, is “M. J. & G.” cartouche, though it is only partially discernable. The bayonet lug appears to have been moved back about ½”, while the old slot is still visible, but this appears orig to use. SN 833 appears on inside lockplate and bottom of bbl tang. Bbl bands are both marked with “U” on top. This is a good example of a scarce gun in above average condition for pattern. CONDITION: Metal surfaces overall are grey/black with pitting. “NC/P” on bbl is hard to read but complete under the pitting. Rifling is very good but pitted. Lock markings are good & complete. Stock has some repairs behind bbl tang & lockplate. Rear sling swivel is missing. Rear band has a dissimilar color to other brass on gun, but appears orig. 4-59161 JS (20,000-25,000)

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
	817	$0.00	CONFEDERATE MENDENHALL, JONES & GARDNER RIFLE. Cal. 58. SN 833. 32-1/2” bbl is marked “NC/P” approx. 1” behind fixed iron rear sight, brass blade front sight and iron bayonet lug with small #8 stamped. Correct straight iron butt plate and brass trigger guard, bands and nose cap. Trumpet end iron ramrod is cut a bit short and is not threaded. Lockplate is marked rear of hammer “C. S.” and forward of hammer “M. J. & G./NC”. Three initials, “CMF” are carved upside down in butt stock on right side, probably denoting soldier who carried this scarce Confederate rifle. Opposite lock, in wood, is “M. J. & G.” cartouche, though it is only partially discernable. The bayonet lug appears to have been moved back about ½”, while the old slot is still visible, but this appears orig to use. SN 833 appears on inside lockplate and bottom of bbl tang. Bbl bands are both marked with “U” on top. This is a good example of a scarce gun in above average condition for pattern. CONDITION: Metal surfaces overall are grey/black with pitting. “NC/P” on bbl is hard to read but complete under the pitting. Rifling is very good but pitted. Lock markings are good & complete. Stock has some repairs behind bbl tang & lockplate. Rear sling swivel is missing. Rear band has a dissimilar color to other brass on gun, but appears orig. 4-59161 JS (20,000-25,000) 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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