GUN FALL 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, October 31, 2017.
RARE WILSON BREECHLOADING RIFLE.P. WILSON1865A179728 BORE/55 CALCal. 28 Bore/55 Cal. Among the great rarities imported into the Confederacy were Wilson breech-loading rifles, though this gun is probably too late for the war. Known Confederate used Wilson rifles are all 2-digit SNs. Regardless, this gun is in the same configuration and is quite rare. 48-1/2" overall, 33" rnd bbl with long range rear sight, bayonet lug, SN stamped on top and "BIRMINGHAM" proofs. Note: bore changed from 30-28, which most likely made this a "second quality" gun that could have been sent. CONDITION: Very good overall. Metal mostly smooth and brown with pitting at breech. Markings discernible "T. WILSON'S / PATENT" stamped on breech cover, lock dated 1865. Gun appears complete and orig other than missing ramrod. Stock sound and solid. Break repair above lock, cosmetic blemishes, with old sanding and varnish. Mechanically functional with discernible rifling in pitted bore. 52318-4 JS (3,500-4,500)