GUN FALL 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, October 31, 2017.
RARE 1862 DATED HIGH HUMP RICHMOND RIFLED MUSKET.RICHMOND ARMORYMUSKETNSN58Cal. 58. 56" overall with 40" bbl. This is a good looking example of an early Richmond Confederate product complete with a rare surplus canvas sling. Gun still retains a partial bbl date and correct "V/P" proofs with broken die in "P" seen on Richmond's still utilizing Harper's Ferry stamps. Standard configuration overall with lock marked forward of hammer "C.S./RICHMOND, VA" and "1862" rear of hammer. High humps saw hard service and rarely found with such nice aesthetics. PROVENANCE: Don Bryan Collection; private collection, 1999. CONDITION: Good to very good overall. Iron is gray overall with scattered staining and pitting, especially at breech though bbl date is still mostly discernible, as are inspector proofs. Breech tang is replaced. The Richmond hammer has the worst casting flaw cataloger has ever seen on a Confederate arm. It never would have passed most inspection but is hidden in the back, laminated fault has separated slightly, though still sound and functional today. Stock has been refinished still retaining rich red color with a burned area on right side of forestock rear of middle band where gun probably sat too close to a camp fire. Brass buttplate well fit with light mustard patina. Brass nosecap has a more mottled and pitted appearance. Bbl bands all stamped with large "U" in proper style for Richmond. Ramrod appears original to use though swelled of 55/61 manufacture. Accompanying added canvas sling is very good overall though sewn leather is crazed and worn. Mechanically gun functions well with well discerned rifling in bore. 51571-6 JS (6,000-8,000)