"VIRGINIA MANUFACTORY CONFEDERATE ALTERATION MUSKET. SN NSN. Cal. 69. Mr. Michel describes this gun as follows: "Bolster alteration to percussion of Virginia Manufactory musket. Lockplate of musket marked at tail 'Richmond 1803'. Bbl marked at breech with county designation 'Nansemond'. This type of alteration with large, three faceted bolster is believed to have been done by Francis Persignon of Richmond between October 1861 and September 1862. All components are marked with orig assembly number '5'. Alteration re-assembly, markings are a combination of letters and Roman numerals such as on this musket, 'MXII'". This gun, once in the collection of Giles Cromwell, is illustrated in Bulletin No. 52 of the American Society of Arms Collectors on p. 38. It is also pictured and described in Murphy & Madaus' Confederate Rifles and Muskets on pp. 567-569. You are bidding on a fine, all orig and complete Confederate-altered 1805-dated VA Manufactory musket pictured in several publications. A better gun would be difficult to obtain. CONDITION: Metal surfaces are smooth and brown with scattered pitting, especially at bolster. All metal parts, including trigger guard, trigger guard base, sideplate, bbl, buttplate, all 3 bands, and bayonet lug, are assembly numbered "5". 1" of bbl tang, behind tang screw, is missing. Stock is sound with some varnish remaining. Normal nicks, scrapes, and gouges are present on stock. Large set of initials are scratched on side of buttstock. Gun retains both orig sling swivels. Accompanying bayonet is cleaned, stained, and pitted but fits gun nicely. 4-31276 JS208 (3,000-5,000)"
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