GUN FALL 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/31/2017
RARE CONFEDERATE RICHMOND 1862 DATED RIFLE WITH PATCHBOX. RICHMOND RIFLE NSN 58 Cal. 58. 33" Richmond rifles are quite rare, especially early 1862 dated high hump versions and even rarer with patchboxes. This gun appears to have been made from a musket, cut down to rifle length with added restored pinched style front sight which would have been proper for a rifle. Gun is totally iron mounted utilizing old Harpers Ferry parts which were available 1861-1862. PROVENANCE: The Confederate and Civil War estate collection of Fred Donaldson. CONDITION: Good overall. Bbl appears cut from musket length to 33" with an added front sight. Nosecap and rear sight are added, but otherwise parts appear orig and correct. This gun was broken and stapled (19th century style) under rear band, but wood is correct. Lock markings very good and bbl proofs discernible. Set of initials are carved opposite lock, "EJS", probably by soldier who carried this gun. Mechanically function with discernible rifled bore. 52438-24 JS (3,000-5,000)