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C.S.A. Marked FAYETTEVILLE ARMORY Civil War CONFEDERATE Antique Perc. Rifle With 1864 Dated Lock & Five Pointed Star on Stock
Guns International #: 103284783 Seller's Inventory #: 250058
Category: Civil War Rifles - Antique Rifles - Percussion
Seller's Information
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
International Phone: 314-707-7373
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Certified Check, Money Order
Description:
C.S.A. Marked FAYETTEVILLE ARMORY Civil War CONFEDERATE Antique Perc. Rifle
With 1864 Dated Lock & Five Pointed Star on Stock
Here we present an antique Confederate Fayetteville Armory Type IV Musket, made circa 1864.The Fayetteville Rifle was a 2-banded rifle produced at the Confederate States Arsenal in Fayetteville, North Carolina. The machinery which produced these weapons was primarily that which was captured at the United States Arsenal at Harpers Ferry, Virginia, which was previously used to produce the U.S. Model 1855 Rifle. The weapon was produced in .58 caliber from early in 1862 until the capture and destruction of the arsenal by Union forces under General W. T. Sherman on March 11, 1865.
In February, 1862, the Fayetteville Observer, in describing the beginning of arms’ manufacturing at the arsenal, reported:
“A few days ago we were shown one of a number of rifles furnished at the C. S. Armory here. It is much the same in general appearance, as the U.S. rifle for some years made at Harper’s Ferry and at Springfield, Mass.; but for certain improvements, in the matter of sword bayonet, Maynard primer, and perfection of finish in all parts, it must be pronounced very superior. The back sights are set for 800 and 500 yards. Altogether, we think it the handsomest specimen of small arms, rifle or musket, we have ever seen-reflecting the greatest credit upon all concerned with its manufacture.”
The first examples were manufactured using assorted M1855 lock blanks and are mounted in iron with high and medium high lockplate humps. Later examples are mounted in brass with an “S” shaped hammer. Only the very early examples are known to have a patch box. The rifle was made both with and without a special bayonet lug which allowed the use of a sword bayonet.
The overall condition is good. Patina throughout. The action is excellent. The barrel was bored smooth long ago and is dark. This musket was likely turned into a working farm shotgun during reconstruction, hence the smooth bore, and had the forestock shortened. This musket has a stock restored to full-length with an expertly executed graft under the rear barrel band. Barrels bands and ramrod are replacements.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 33 inches.
Caliber: .63 Percussion
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$4800
#250058
SOLD
Antique: Yes