GUN FALL 2015
The live portion of this session begins on Monday, October 5, 2015.
CONFEDERATE CIVIL WAR RICHMOND CARBINE. RICHMOND CARBINE NSN 60 Cal. 60. This gun appears to have been made from an orig Richmond rifled musket, with correct configuration with brass buttplate and nosecap. Though these carbines were not manufactured until 1864, many utilized damaged rifled muskets of various makes to make carbines and this one appears correct. Bbl is 25” and has "VP" over eagle proofs. The lock is dated 1863, and marked “CS/Richmond VA”. The rear sight is correct style for Richmond and the front sight appears cut down from orig correct style pinched Richmond sight. Initials “JML” are carved in reverse of buttstock. CONDITION: Gun is dark and metal mostly brown overall. Stock is sound and solid with chipping behind hammer at bolster. There are 2 cracks at each escutcheon screw opposite lock. Forestock is restored starting under rear band which appears orig. Front band, rear sight, nosecap & ramrod are restorations along with rear sling swivel. Gun functions well and bore shows no rifling and measures .60 Cal. which is not uncommon in these arms. Muzzle facing shows several dings and dents at face and indeed appears orig as being cut as carbine during the Civil War at the Richmond Armory. 49645-1 JS (2,000-4,000)