The Fayetteville rifles were copies of the U.S. Harpers Ferry Model 1855 rifle, manufactured with machinery captured from the U.S. arsenals at Harpers Ferry, Virginia and Fayetteville, North Carolina. An estimated 8,000-9,000 of these well-made rifles were manufactured between 1862-1865. Features a blade/stud front sight that doubles for use with a socket bayonet, blued rear sight with flip-up leafs graduated up to 500 yards, iron ramrod with tulip head, brass forearm cap, trigger guard, buttplate, and flat barrel bands secured by band springs. In addition to the "1864" date behind the hammer, the lock plate is stamped with an eagle and shield above "C.S.A." followed by "FAYETTEVILLE". "V/P/eagle head" proofs stamped on the left quarter of the breech, with faint traces of an "1864" date on top of the breech. The two barrel bands are stamped "U" facing the band springs. The heel of the buttplate is stamped "CSA". Provenance: The Andrew Singer Collection

Good as Confederate used, exhibits smooth brown and gray patina on the barrel with some characteristic deep flash pitting on the top of the breech with some evidence of filing on the bolster and applied brown finish, 50% faded original blue finish on the rear sight with defined proofs and lock markings. Brass exhibits an attractive bright golden patina. Stock is also very good as sanded and refinished, with some scattered light scratches and dents, a repair visible beneath the lock, and an absent section above the lock at the breech. Mechanically fine. This Confederate Fayetteville Armory rifle would make a fine addition to any Civil War arms collection!