^Lot 5072 1863 DATED RICHMOND RIFLE MUSKET.

Cal. 58. NSN. This is a good original & complete example of the standard production Richmond Armory rifle musket that saw lots of use but has survived in complete original condition. Standard configuration, 40" barrel, 2-leaf rear sight, correct fixed front sight, brass butt plate, brass nose cap, original Richmond straight tapered ramrod, "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. CONDITION: good overall. Complete & original, rear sight is replaced in correct style. Stock is refinished. Mechanically fine, good worn pitted rifled bore. (01-28985/JS). ANTIQUE. $6,000-8,000