GUN FALL 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, October 31, 2017.
CONFEDERATE RICHMOND MUSKETOON. CS RICHARD 1863 NSN 61 Cal. 61. There is a fair amount written in the literature concerning this particular configuration of a Richmond longarm with a 30" smooth bore bbl, about 46" overall. There is also controversy whether these are post-war reconfigured muskets for cadet use or actual Confederate manufactured. Regardless, this specimen appears orig, authentic and well fit as manufactured. This gun exhibits a beautiful 1863 dated "CS / RICHMOND, VA" marked lock. Bbl shows Confederate striations seen only on Richmond products and the correct Richmond "VP" and eagle proof with broken "P" die. This gun is totally iron mounted, including un-surcharged buttplate. Gun is accompanied by a very fine orig Confederate canvas sling. PROVENANCE: Collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Very good overall. Complete and matching. Metal overall has a grey mottled patina. Stock is well fit with sanded edges, which were removed at time of manufacture, hand worn patina. Mechanically crisp with clear smooth bore. Accompanying bayonet is in matching condition, well fit with US surcharge. 52328-42 JS (4,000-6,000) W/BAYONET & SLING