GUN FALL 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/31/2017
CONFEDERATE 1863 DATED FAYETTEVILLE RIFLE.FAYETTEVILLERIFLENSN58Cal. 58. This is a nice example of the classic CS rifle made at Fayetteville, North Carolina from captured machinery from the US Harper's Ferry Armory. This model conforms to other late 1863 models without saber bayonet lug, 33″ bbl which originally was 58 Cal. Lock markings are crisp and discernible "Eagle over CSA" and "FAYETTEVILLE" and "1863" at tail. Stock exhibits good red color often seen on Richmond and Fayetteville stocks. Gun is complete as are all brass mounts including the CSA surcharged butt plate. Correct style VP/Eagle head proofs are seen on bbl as correct "U" stamped on each bbl band. Correct oval "JB" cartouche is found opposite the lock stamped vertically. PROVENANCE: The Confederate and Civil War estate collection of Fred Donaldson. CONDITION: Very good overall. Metal overall brown with staining & pitting. Brass exhibits a medium mustard patina. Sights are orig though rear sight is missing adjustable leaves, so often removed and found on "as found" guns. Bore has been reamed to about 60 cal. with no discernible rifling. Stock is sound and solid, well fit handworn patina, small reduction behind lock in mortise and burned out area rear of breech which shows honest use. Mechanically functional with smashed nipple. 52430-20 JS (6,000-8,000)