Cut Down Richmond Type II Rifle Musket
Item #: AA3355
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This is a cut down Richmond Type II Rifle Musket manufactured at the Richmond Armory in 1862. The total number of these weapons produced is unknown, but they were made in larger quantities than any other Confederate long arm manufactured during the Civil War. The weapon has an overall length of 45 1/4", with a barrel length of 29". The barrel has a dark plum, almost black patina showing pitting along the length of the barrel and pinpricking around the bolster and breech area. The bore still is turning dark, but still has some visible rifling left. At the muzzle the bore gauges out at .60 caliber. The cone is missing from the bolster. The rear sight is missing, which makes it easy to identify this as a correct barrel by the stabilizer cut for the sight. There is no date on the barrel or tang, or any proof marks on the left barrel flat. There is no front sight on the barrel. The ramrod for this musket is missing in action. The two iron barrel bands are retained by springs and are of the clamping type with screws like the ones used on a Model 1863 Type I Springfield. The forward band is stamped with the letter U, and is offset from the spring, the rear band is not marked. The bands and springs match the barrel patina quite well. Both sling swivels are missing from the weapon. The lock plate is stamped 1862 behind the hammer and CS/RICHMOND VA. is stamped forward of the hammer. The CS and Richmond VA stamps are worn, but still visible. The lock plate has a dark patina matching the rest of the iron parts of the gun. The mechanics of this "high hump" Richmond do not function. The hammer will not hold in half or full cock, as the lock is missing the sear, sear spring and two screws. The butt plate is iron and is stamped US on the tang. It has also been stamped with the letters RB and the number 49 on the tang. The butt plate and nose cap are both iron and have a matching dark patina like the rest of the gun. The nose cap is held in place by a screw. The walnut stock is in very good condition. There are three cartouches on the left flat opposite the lock plate. Two are oval and one is a rectangle. One of the ovals has the initials of ESA, representing Erskine S. Allin of Springfield Armory fame. I can't make out the other two cartouches. There is a small section of wood missing along the left barrel channel just forward of the rear sight. other than that small flaw the barrel and ramrod channels have nice crisp edges. The beautiful dark chocolate stock has the same appearance as the rest of the gun. The stock bears none of the recognized Confederate arsenal stamps for weapons that were repaired, usually found on the belly of the stock forward of the trigger guard. I believe that this is an early war repair of a battle damaged Confederate weapon, but you will need to make that determination for yourself. One thing is for sure, you can't complain about the price of this one.
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6 lbs
Item # AA3355
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