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CONFEDERATE BRAISED BOLSTER CONVERSION OF VIRGINIA

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:600.00 USD Estimated At:1,200.00 - 1,500.00 USD
CONFEDERATE BRAISED BOLSTER CONVERSION OF VIRGINIA
MANUFACTORY MUSKET. Cal. 71. NSN. This gun was just recently discovered in Richmond Virginia still w/ full length 42" bbl. The forestock has been stretched from the middle band forward & the rear & front bands are replaced, otherwise this a complete original S.C. Robinson Confederate conversion of an "1819" dated Virginia Manufactory musket w/ especially fine & crisp lock markings. There is an indiscernible name scratched on left side of buttstock. Assembly no "5" is found on buttplate, trigger guard, sideplate & middle band. CONDITION: good overall. Original w/ exception of wood forward of middle band, rear & front bbl. bands. Ramrod is original & the correct length but has a welded repair approx 15" from tip. Ramrod channel has blockage & ramrod extends approx. 6" past muzzle. Mechanically functional w/ smooth pitted bore. (01-17168/JS). ANTIQUE. $1,200-1,500.