GUN FALL 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, October 31, 2017.
1863 DATED RICHMOND RIFLED MUSKET.C.S. RICHARD1863NSN58W/SLINGCal. 58. This is a standard production Confederate Richmond musket in relatively fine, complete condition. It is very difficult to find an aesthetically pleasing 63 dated musket with matching and visible bbl dates. This example has a fine Confederate canvas sling attached. Musket is marked forward of hammer "C.S. / RICHMOND VA" and "1863" behind hammer. The bbl has matching bbl date of "1863" and correct Richmond "V / P" bbl proof. The bands all show a centrally-struck Richmond style "U". The ramrod is correct and orig tapered style that are rarer than the muskets themselves. PROVENANCE: Collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Metal surfaces have mottled grey/brown iron patina with pitting. Gun appears all orig and complete. Stock has been cut under middle band and glue repaired, but forestock matches rest of gun quite well and appears orig. Both sling swivels are present retaining a very good Confederate canvas sling with two glue repaired breaks to attached leather sizing strip. Rear and front sights appear orig with matching patina. Lock markings are crisp and well struck. 1863 bbl date and "V / P" proof are easily discernible, though light, as can be seen in photos. Brass buttplate is well fit with medium mustard patina. Brass nosecap has a more mottled mixed light to medium mustard patina. Stock is sound and solid with good edges, hand worn patina and splice repair hidden under middle band as noted. Gun is mechanically sound with clean rifled bore. 52328-43 JS (5,000-7,000)