Skirmish Ready

[John Gross]

Just received it by UPS today. I love 'em like this!! Note the notch in the buttplate for a patchbox.

John Gross

[John Holland]

John,

Thank you for sharing the photo's of what appears to be an early Richmond Rifle Musket assembled from parts captured at Harper's Ferry. It would be a welcome addition to anyones collection!

Did any of it's history come with it?

JDH

[John Gross]

No John, there's no verifiable history to it. I do think it may still have a load in it though. A rod stops right about where you would expect it to if it had powder and ball in the barrel.

Whether left in the rafters of a barn by a wounded rebel sharpshooter in 1863, or a boy hunting rabbits in 1893...dunno.

Best,

John Gross

John,

Thank you for sharing the photo's of what appears to be an early Richmond Rifle Musket assembled from parts captured at Harper's Ferry. It would be a welcome addition to anyones collection!

Did any of it's history come with it?

JDH

[Southron Sr.]

Compared to some Re-enactor's muskets I have seen on over the years it appears "Mint."

I assume that like all Richmonds, the barrel was "Browned" at the factory.

Let me know what kinds of groups you can shoot with it.

Good Luck!