LOT #72272 |
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Very Rare Confederate Columbus Armory .58 Caliber Percussion Rifled Carbine....
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Description
Very Rare Confederate Columbus Armory .58 Caliber Percussion Rifled Carbine. Although the precise history of these rare Confederate carbines remains a bit murky, existing records validate that 183 guns were delivered against an original contract for 1000. The strong similarity of these guns to the J. P. Murray carbine, and the belief that John D. Gray, the proprietor of the Columbus Armory, was the brother of William C. Gray, one of the partners in J. P. Murray, would certainly indicate a strong association between these two firms.The 24" barrel is marked with a P at the top left of the breech and a Maltese cross on the underside. The M1841 style lock is unmarked with the exception of a dot 6 on the inside of the lockplate and on the hammer. The barrel tang screw bears this same mark. Both lock screws are marked with the Roman numeral VII and the number 17 is stamped in the wood by the barrel tang. The brass trigger guard, butt plate, side plate and bands, including the double strap front band, exhibit a nice dark untouched patina. It is probable the front band spring is a replacement. All other metal smooth with a very nice dark untouched patina, just some light cleaning at the breech, apparently to expose the markings, minor. The walnut stock shows honest use with a dark untouched patina. A letter W is carved on the left side of the butt and there is a very old 2½" crack which extends from the front lock screw along the fore end. V-notch rear sight, small brass blade front sight. The ramrod, while possibly not original, is unquestionably period and probably a field expedient replacement. Retains both original sling swivels. Mechanically the main spring is a bit weak but functioning, very good bore. A very nice, generally untouched, example of this extremely rare Confederate carbine with but a handful of known specimens.
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
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