GUN FALL 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, October 31, 2017.
"N.CAROLINA" SURCHARGED PERCUSSION CONVERSION CIVIL WAR MUSKET. NIPPES 1816 NSN 69 Cal. 69. This is a very unusual probably Confederate North Carolina conversion of an 1846 dated Nippes Contract musket. There is a large "N. CAROLINA" surcharge on top of bbl and a large "NC" stamped in stock opposite lock. PROVENANCE: The Confederate and Civil War estate collection of Fred Donaldson. CONDITION: Very good overall. Markings discernible. Metal is grey/brown overall, darker on hammer and odd apparently braised cylindrical bolster. Stock is sound and solid with typical cosmetic blemishes and a couple hairlines at lock. Mechanically functional with a clear smooth bore with pitting. 52438-28 JS (2,000-3,000)