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LOT 1253
Rare and Desirable Civil War Richmond Second Type
“Confederate Sharps” Breech Loading Percussion Saddle Ring Carbine
- Serial no. 5203, 52 cal., 21 5/8 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock.
Approximately 1,900 Sharps type carbines were manufactured by S.C. Robinson,
located in the Confederate capitol of Richmond, for the Confederate Army between 1862-1863 prior to the
Confederate government purchasing the S.C. Robinson factory in March 1863 in which they continued to manufacture an
additional estimated 3,000 carbines into 1864. Other sources state approximately 5,200 of these carbines were manufactured in total. This
example, serial number 5203, would have been manufactured well after the Confederate government assumed control of the factory, and is likely one of the very last examples manufactured. Like most Confederate weapons, surviving examples of these carbines are difficult to find in any condition and typically
show signs of hard use. They likely saw use primarily with cavalry units like their Union counterparts. Features blade and notch sights, serial number “5203” marked on the upper tang and lock plate, “W” marked on the saddle ring bar mounted with a saddle ring, sling swivel on the bottom of the buttstock, brass barrel band and buttplate.
CONDITION: Good as Confederate issued, with smooth gray patina overall with some scattered patches of light pitting, general wear, and numerous dings. Replacement nipple and hammer screw. One absent rear sling swivel screw. Brass is bright as lightly cleaned. Wood is also good as sanded and re-oiled, with scattered scratches and dents, and a few chips and
cracks. Mechanically fine. This rare Richmond “Sharps” carbine serves as an important solid representative example of one of the most iconic Confederate weapons! Estimate: 8,500 - 13,000
LOT 1255
One Thousand Dollar Confederate Bond - Thousand dollar Confederate bond, issued February 20, 1862. The final interest coupon, and the bond itself, are dated to pay out on 1 July 1868. The bond is mounted in a matted frame with all eight coupons visible. Frame measures 18 3/4 inches x 18 3/4 inches.
CONDITION: Very fine with storage and handling marks. The bond is very good and has a tear on the right side and a stain at the top left. Provenance: The Don and Carol Wilkerson Collection.
Estimate: 1,000 - 1,500
LOT 1254
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bbl., brown/bright finish, walnut stock. The Fayetteville rifles were similar copies of the U.S. Harpers Ferry Model
1855 rifle, manufactured with machinery captured from the U.S. arsenals at Harpers Ferry, Virginia and Fayetteville, North Carolina. An estimated 8,000- 9,000 of these well-made rifles were manufactured between 1862-1865.
Features a blade/stud front sight that doubles for use with a socket bayonet, iron ramrod with tulip head, brass forearm cap, trigger guard, buttplate, and f l a t barrel bands secured by band springs. In addition to the “1863” date behind the
hammer, the lock plate is stamped with a small eagle and shield above “C.S.A.” followed by “FAYETTEVILLE”. The left quarter of the barrel is stamped with “eagle head”, “P” and “V” proof and inspection marks. The two barrel bands are stamped “U” facing the band springs. The heel of the buttplate is stamped “CSA”. CONDITION: Good, exhibits a mix of artificially applied brown finish and smooth brown patina on the barrel with mild flash pitting on the top of the breech and around the bolster, otherwise sharp reapplied proofmarks on the left quarter of the breech, and visible markings on the lock with smooth gray patina and scattered light pitting. Brass retains an attractive golden aged patina. Stock is good as sanded and re-oiled, with scattered scratches, nicks, cracks, and chipping in the ramrod channel. Front sling swivel broken but included separately. Ramrod does not sit flush with the muzzle. Converted to smoothbore.
Mechanically fine. Estimate: 5,000 - 7,500
Civil War Confederate Fayetteville Armory Smoothbored Percussion Rifle - NSN, 65 cal., 33 inch round