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GOOD 1863 DATED RICHMOND RIFLE MUSKET.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:3,000.00 USD Estimated At:6,000.00 - 8,000.00 USD
GOOD 1863 DATED RICHMOND RIFLE MUSKET.
Cal. 58. NSN. This is a very good original complete example of the standard production Richmond Armory rifle musket that saw lots of use but has survived in original complete condition with dark uncleaned patina. Standard configuration made from Richmond Armory parts made with captured Harpers Ferry machinery late 1862-1864. 56” Overall. 40” barrel, correct original rear leaf sight, correct fixed front sight, brass butt plate, brass nose cap, original straight non tapered ramrod appears to be replacement. “VP” & eagle head proof at breech are discernible including broken “P” characteristic of Richmond manufacture. Barrel date is not visible due to pitting from hard use. The lock is dated “1863” at tail & “C.S. / RICHMOND, VA” forward of hammer. All components appear of Richmond manufacture except for the rear band which appears Harpers Ferry. Captured Harpers Ferry finished parts were generally utilized on earliest production muskets, this example probably early 1863. This is among the most difficult Confederate arms to find unmolested. CONDITION: good overall. Complete & original, rich dark patina, light pitting. Brass has smooth mixed mustard patina. Stock well fit, sound, several hairlines, 2” crack forward of lock-but sliver still attached. Broken lower leaf of rear sight. Mechanically functional. Bore worn from shooting but still has discernible rifling. Ramrod protrudes about 1”. PROVENANCE: Fred Edmunds Ed Holliday estate collection, 2000. (01-24033/JS). ANTIQUE. $6,000-8,000.