COMPOSITE 1863 RICHMOND MUSKET.

COMPOSITE 1863 RICHMOND MUSKET. Cal. 58. NSN. 46” Bbl, 56” overall length. Gun exhibits a fine 1863 dated Richmond lock with muted case color. This is the only part of this gun that appears to be Richmond manufactured however; stock bbl and bands appear to be various Springfield parts. Bbl is also dated 1863, as is the lock. Stock exhibits two cartouches including, “ESA”. CONDITION: Lock & hammer are very good, exhibiting some muted case color. Bbl has reblued finish. Breech is dated 1863 with “VP / EAGLE HEAD / G”. Stock is sound with scattered dings and nicks. Iron butt-plate fits stock poorly. Rear clamping band replaced by more recently crafted band, which is retained by a screw into stock. Attached to this gun is an 1853 Enfield bayonet, grey/brown with areas of orig shine. Wm. Hancock Collection 4-58634 JS22 (1,500-2,500)

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
	819	$1,955.00	COMPOSITE 1863 RICHMOND MUSKET. Cal. 58. NSN. 46” Bbl, 56” overall length. Gun exhibits a fine 1863 dated Richmond lock with muted case color. This is the only part of this gun that appears to be Richmond manufactured however; stock bbl and bands appear to be various Springfield parts. Bbl is also dated 1863, as is the lock. Stock exhibits two cartouches including, “ESA”. CONDITION: Lock & hammer are very good, exhibiting some muted case color. Bbl has reblued finish. Breech is dated 1863 with “VP / EAGLE HEAD / G”. Stock is sound with scattered dings and nicks. Iron butt-plate fits stock poorly. Rear clamping band replaced by more recently crafted band, which is retained by a screw into stock. Attached to this gun is an 1853 Enfield bayonet, grey/brown with areas of orig shine. Wm. Hancock Collection 4-58634 JS22 (1,500-2,500) 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.

.red{fill:#B50938;} .white{fill:#FFFFFF;} .blue{fill:#005596;}