Confederate Richmond Armory Type III Rifle-Musket

.58 caliber, 40 in. barrel with front and rear sights, 56 in. overall length, walnut stock, characteristic low-humped lockplate stamped C.S./RICHMOND, VA and dated 1863 behind the hammer; brass nosecap and buttplate; iron barrel bands, sling swivels and trigger guard.

Private Collection Durham, North Carolina

The classic Southern-made long arm, this example being made during the Confederacy's "high tide."

Intact stock with expected signs of wartime use; gently cleaned and preserved; typical corrosion near the hammer; replacement nipple; working action at full and half cock.

$4,000 - 6,000