LOT #72284 |
Sold on Jun 29, 2008 for: Not Sold
"....carried by my Grandfather Virgil M. Ramey in the War of Southern Independence while serving with Col. Mosby's Rangers"... (Total: 2 Items)
Click the image to load the highest resolution version.
Description
"....carried by my Grandfather Virgil M. Ramey in the War of Southern Independence while serving with Col. Mosby's Rangers" is the 1930 provenance which accompanies this US M1816 .69 caliber smoothbore Springfield musket, The barrel is now with the forestock shortened accordingly. A salient feature of the alteration is the addition of a front sight to the front (originally middle) band. Very fine overall condition with the metal smooth and gray, untouched, and the stock exhibiting sharp edges and a nice dark patina. The tulip head ramrod appears to be original to the gun since its alteration. Lock markings with Eagle/US and Springfield 1839. Mechanically perfect, excellent smooth bore. The type letter of provenance, which is dated July 8, 1937 also mentions a photograph of Ramey dated 1839, with arsenal cone conversion, which has been altered to a cavalry carbine. "Taken from a family album", which is a cabinet card C. 1880, and is included with the gun. Additionally, the letter specifically identifies the gun as "a Confederate short musket marked Springfield 1839". Initials VMR neatly carved in the stock opposite the lock and, stamped in large block letters on the heel of the butt plate is "CS", the original US apparently having been removed or obliterated. This is in direct correlation to the statement in the letter that the gun was "remarked" after its capture and alteration. Interestingly, at least one other, similarly altered, musket has surfaced (Murphy) with iron clad provenance to a member of Mosby's command. A quintessential example of the type of alteration routinely performed at Confederate arsenals to meet the pressing need for cavalry carbines, with excellent provenance to one of the war's most highly romanticized Confederate units.Auction Info
2008 June Signature Civil War Auction #6002 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
June, 2008
29th-30th
Sunday-Monday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 1
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
Page Views: 1,364
Buyer's Premium per Lot:
19.5% of the successful bid per lot.
Shipping, Taxes, Terms and Bidding
This item cannot be shipped using standard methods. Please contact us for more information. Sales Tax information
Terms and Conditions | Bidding Guidelines and Bid Increments | Glossary of Terms
This item cannot be shipped using standard methods. Please contact us for more information. Sales Tax information
Important information concerning Sales Tax and Resale Certificates. Learn More
Terms and Conditions | Bidding Guidelines and Bid Increments | Glossary of Terms