GUN SPRING 2018
The live portion of this session begins on Wednesday, March 21, 2018.
1863 DATED CONFEDERATE RICHMOND RIFLED MUSKET.RICHMONDR-MNSN58Cal. 58. This is a pleasing example of the popular Richmond rifle musket. Standard configuration 40" rnd bbl, brass buttplate and nosecap. Lock is nicely marked forward of hammer "C.S. / RICHMOND, VA" and rear of hammer "1863". No bbl date, but Springfield "VP" proof is visible. Stock is sound showing good color and patina. CONDITION: Very good overall. Gun is mechanically sound with clear smooth bore where either shot out or reamed for use as shotgun after the war which now measures about 60 Cal. Ramrod appears orig from time of use and is from an Enfield musket. Rear sight is replaced. 53023-1 JS (4,000-6,000)