GOOD 1863 DATED RICHMOND ARMORY CARBINE.

Cal. 58. NSN. This is a very good example of an original Richmond Armory muzzle loading carbine assembled with parts on hand. Standard configuration, 25" barrel, unique pinched front sight, adjustable rear carbine sight, unsurcharged iron buttplate & brass nose cap. Threaded ramrod and unique original Richmond configuration of 3 sling swivels. Correct Richmond VP proofed barrel, correct die fonts and "broken P", lock markings very good "C.S. / RICHMOND" and "1863". CONDITION: gun is very good overall, mixed patinas & pitting, sound stock with carved initials, no restoration noted, mechanically fine, good rifled bore. PROVENANCE: David Berenson estate collection. (01-29638/JS). ANTIQUE. $6,000-8,000.