NELSON RIFLE. Cal. 54. NSN. Mississippi style rifle, 33" barrel with indiscernible proofs, lock stamped "DICKSON / NELSON & CO. / C.S." and "ALA / 1864", brass furniture has "GK" stamped of unknown origin. Stock is most interesting having crudely cut toolbox reminiscent of Palmetto rifles without extra nipple cut out, brass band springs are held by friction with no retaining springs. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: copy of Doug Jones, excellent ASAC article telling history of this rare maker. CONDITION: good as configured, ramrod is new replacement, one lock screw is non functioning wood screw, good mechanics, good dark rifled bore. (01-26898/JS). ANTIQUE. $2,000-3,000.