Confederate percussion carbine, .58 caliber, low hump type III lock plate marked "C.S. Richmond, V.A." and "1863" with damaged "8" from the die strike, 25 in. barrel, "VP" and "Eagles Head" hallmarks to left side of barrel, wedge shaped front sight, shaped mortice for rear sight, trigger guard with swivel, walnut stock with steel butt plate, 41 in. overall

Note: In 1861 Thomas Jackson led Confederate troops to the Union held town of Harpers Ferry in western Virginia. He captured walnut stocks and machinery used to manufacture Springfield 1855 Muskets. The confiscated goods were shipped through Virginia down to Richmond where production of Richmond Rifles began at Confederate ordinance facilities. Production of these types of rifles took place from 1861-1865.

Provenance: Private Collection

possibly a composite gun, stock appears to be altered or not original to the rest of the gun, stock has heavy wear and losses around the action and rear of barrel, barrel and front sight may be altered, missing rear sight, lock plate missing screw and internal parts including the mainspring, mainspring locating pin, tumbler and swivel, oxidation and some pitting to metal surfaces, ram rod, barrel band and swivels missing for carbine sized gun, action is not in working order