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Confederate Richmond Armory Type III Percussion Rifle ID'd to R.F. Ellyson 62nd VA Mounted Infantry

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Confederate Richmond Armory Type III Percussion Rifle ID'd to R.F. Ellyson 62nd VA Mounted Infantry
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.58 cal., 40” barrel with a dark oxidized bore and faint remnants of rifling. This handsome Type III rifle-musket is neatly carved with the soldier’s name in rather folky letters on the left stock flat. Ellyson, based on the included photocopies of his service records, enlisted as a 3rd Sergeant in Company C of the 1st Regiment Virginia Partisan Rangers for the duration of the war on August 26, 1862. He transferred between multiple companies, and his regiment would change names multiple times before becoming the 62nd Regiment of Virginia Mounted Infantry. The metal surfaces of the rifle-musket are toning to a dull gray patina with some light-moderate pitting on the breech and around the bolster, scattered areas of softened light pitting and light tool marks, and evidence of an old light cleaning. The brass nosecap and buttplate have aged to a warm mustard patina with some light handling marks and spots of light tarnish. The left quarter-flat of the breech shows a softened “V / P / (Eagle Head)” proof, and the lockplate is clearly stamped “1863” behind the hammer and “C.S. / RICHMOND, VA” below the bolster. The walnut stock rates near fine with a coat of added finish showing some wear along the forend, a moderate chip missing on the right side of the upper tang behind the nipple and a smaller chip on the other side of the tang, and some expected light handling marks. There are some small chips in the hammer skirt, the nipple is worn, and the mainspring has weakened, and the rear sight is an old period replacement. The sling swivels, cupped tulip-head ramrod, and front sight are intact, an old brown leather sling is included, and the action remains crisp. The 62nd Virginia Mounted Infantry was in many engagements throughout the war such as the battles of Gettysburg and Cold Harbor. The included binder of documents also contains photocopies of Ellyson’s prisoner of war records and his parole of honor denoting that he both surrendered and was given his parole on May 4, 1865 in Clarksburg West Virginia; the later document also contains a detailed description of his physical appearance. This is an attractive Confederate rifle-musket complete with historical documents offering both great research and collecting opportunities. (23E10575-38) {ANTIQUE} (6000/8000)