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1864 DATED CONFEDERATE FAYETTEVILLE RIFLE.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:4,000.00 USD Estimated At:8,000.00 - 12,000.00 USD
1864 DATED CONFEDERATE FAYETTEVILLE RIFLE.

Cal. .58. NSN. This is another honest orig. example of 1864 dated Fayetteville, not as fine as the exemplary example sold in previous lot but still a superior gun w/ good markings that saw use in the war. Standard configuration 33” bbl., V/P eagle head proofs, lock marked “CSA” & “Fayetteville” & “1864.” Buttplate has “CSA” surcharge; both brass bbl. bands properly marked “U”. CONDITION: good-very good overall. Complete & original incl. rear sight, sling swivels & ramrod. Bbl. & lock have dark iron patina w/ several scattered deep scratches on top of bbl near muzzle. Brass has been cleaned w/ mottled mixed mustard/copper patina. Stock is sound & solid w/ well disguised crack repair, no discernible cartouche. Mechanically fine w/ well discerned rifled bore w/ pitting. (01-19855/JS). ANTIQUE. $8,000-12,000.