
Description
Composite Richmond Rifle
American Civil War
.59 caliber. 32" barrel secured by two flat, spring retained bands. NSN. Bright finish, iron furniture, walnut stock with iron patchbox. Single shot percussion muzzleloading rifle with M1858 pattern rear sight, M1855 pattern rifle front sight, saber bayonet lug on right of barrel, sling swivel on upper band and on triggerguard. High hump Richmond lock marked C.S./RICHMOND forward of the hammer and dated 1862 at tail. No visible markings on breech of barrel due to pitting and wear. Barrel shortened slightly from the nominal 33" length. The weak outline of a cartouche is present on the counterpane. Rifle appears to be a well worn US Model 1855 Rifle with a Richmond lock in it. Includes a thick, straight shank tulip head ramrod that is short of full length. Upper swivel replaced, includes a reproduction CS style linen sling and has an iron wiper in the patchbox. {ANTIQUE}
This lot is located in Cincinnati.
American Civil War
.59 caliber. 32" barrel secured by two flat, spring retained bands. NSN. Bright finish, iron furniture, walnut stock with iron patchbox. Single shot percussion muzzleloading rifle with M1858 pattern rear sight, M1855 pattern rifle front sight, saber bayonet lug on right of barrel, sling swivel on upper band and on triggerguard. High hump Richmond lock marked C.S./RICHMOND forward of the hammer and dated 1862 at tail. No visible markings on breech of barrel due to pitting and wear. Barrel shortened slightly from the nominal 33" length. The weak outline of a cartouche is present on the counterpane. Rifle appears to be a well worn US Model 1855 Rifle with a Richmond lock in it. Includes a thick, straight shank tulip head ramrod that is short of full length. Upper swivel replaced, includes a reproduction CS style linen sling and has an iron wiper in the patchbox. {ANTIQUE}
This lot is located in Cincinnati.
Condition
Fair. Bore dark, dirty and pitted, slightly oversized with weak rifling. Metal heavily oxidized with scattered pitting that is heavier at the breech area. Markings weak in metal, not visible in wood. Mechanically functional lock. Wood heavily worn, with scattered chips and areas of loss, rounded edges and numerous scattered bumps, dings, dents, mars and marks.
Buyer's Premium
25%
Composite Richmond Rifle
Estimate $1,000-$2,000
Starting Price
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Arms, Armor & Militaria
Mar 03, 2026 10:00 AM ESTCincinnati, OH, United States
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