“AS FOUND” CONFEDERATE ASSEMBLED RIFLE.

“AS FOUND” CONFEDERATE ASSEMBLED RIFLE.

01-27833
Cal. 58.
NSN.
This rifle was discovered in Ohio estate, thought to be a Union trophy. It is assembled with rare Palmetto Armory lock, and Mississippi rifle components. Turned muzzle 33″ barrel is smooth bored with added small brass blade sight forward of front strapping band with flattened top edges for sighting. Gun was totally painted black including brass, steel, and iron when used but most worn over the years. There is hole in stock rear of tang where a tang sight was used, now missing.

STATUS: ANTIQUE.