GUN FALL 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, October 31, 2017.
1862 DATED RICHMOND RIFLED MUSKET. RICHMOND MUSKET NSN 58 Cal. 58. Standard configuration with 40" bbl with barely discernible proofs, 3-leaf rear sight, brass buttplate and nosecap. Lock is properly marked "C.S. / RICHMOND, VA" forward of hammer and "1862" at tail. PROVENANCE: The Confederate and Civil War estate collection of Fred Donaldson. CONDITION: Fair to good. Bbl has had some work done around breech with replaced tang screw, old filing and tool marks, new nipple. Bands appear of correct style with center stamped large "U" stamped towards center. Ramrod and rear sight are replacements, otherwise gun appears orig. Stock has been refinished with several crack repairs and inset wood around lock. Mechanically sound with crisp rifled bore. 52438-31 JS (3,000-4,000)