A CIVIL WAR RICHMOND ARMORY TYPE III RIFLE MUSKET, 1863. 40 in., .58 caliber rifled barrel; flat lock plate with rounded tail marked '1863' and below the bolster 'C.S./RICHMOND, VA.'; walnut stock; iron furniture including butt plate marked 'US' on the tang, trigger guard, three barrel bands and a nose cap, steel rammer. Overall lg. 56 in. Condition: Largely untouched condition with iron parts toned to dark brown, barrel has light to moderate pitting around the bolster and is missing the rear sight; stock has a short crack at the rear of the lock mortice, right side of butt has area of abrasion (possible defaced marking), there is wood loss between the lock plate and breech plug tang and below the nose cap; nipple is damaged, lock function is a bit rough. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing