GUN SPRING 2018
The live portion of this session begins on Wednesday, March 21, 2018.
RARE AND EARLY FINE 1863 FAYETTEVILLE RIFLE WITH SABER BAYONET. FAYETTEVILLE RIFLE NSN 58 Cal. 58. This is an orig early 1863 dated Fayetteville rifle with bayonet lug and an accompanying brass handled saber bayonet that fits well. Lock is correctly marked forward of hammer with spread wing eagle / "CSA" / "Fayetteville". Behind hammer lock is dated "1863". Bbl is also dated "1863" with "VP" proof with eagle head. Inspector's initials "PB" is found stamped in wood opposite lock. Gun appears all orig and quite a fine example. The iron nosecap is seen only on these very early model guns with saber bayonets, later production of rifles were made of brass. All other hardware on this gun is brass and correctly marked including "CSA" surcharge on the buttplate.This is a fine example with crisp markings and great aesthetics. CONDITION: Very good overall, all orig and complete, ramrod is possibly replacement but fits well. Metal is smooth overall with iron patina with light pitting, brass has old cleaning and medium mustard patina. Mechanically fine with bright crisp rifled bore. 52872-1 JS (15,000-20,000)