^Lot 4037 1863 DATED RICHMOND RIFLE MUSKET.

Cal. 58. NSN. Uncleaned example of the standard production Richmond Armory rifle musket with well done restored forestock. Standard configuration, 40" barrel, correct original rear leaf sight, correct fixed front sight, brass butt plate, brass nose cap, ramrod is 1855 style with swell. "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. CONDITION: good overall as stock forward of rear band is restored, barrel & lock have uncleaned dark iron patina, mechanically fine, good rifled bore. PROVENANCE: Bob Alispones estate collection. (01-28683/JS). ANTIQUE. $3,000-5,000.