Manufactured in 1862, per the date markings on both the lock and barrel. Richmond Armory manufactured an unknown quantity of rifle-muskets along with carbines and musketoons between 1861-1865 during the Civil War, according to "Flayderman's Guide" (9th Edition, 10-052). These arms were made with machinery captured from the Harpers Ferry Armory in April of 1861 and moved to Confederate ordnance facilities in Richmond, Virginia. This rifle-musket has the desirable and distinctive type II high humpback lock which was made from forgings and dies taken from Harpers Ferry Armory. The locks were originally intended for use with the Maynard tape priming system on the U.S. Model 1855 rifled musket. Richmond Armory had no use for the priming device, so to quicken production they merely used the old dies. These high humpback locks are less commonly encountered than the subsequent Type III low humpback locks made by Richmond Armory. The lock is marked with an "1862" date on the tail and "C.S/RICHMOND, VA." at the front. "1862" dated top breech area of the barrel, "V/P/(eagle head)" proofs at the upper left breech area, with a blade front sight doubling as a bayonet lug and a three-leaf Model 1861 type rear sight. The three barrel bands and trigger guard are iron, with a brass forend tip and an unmarked brass buttplate. Includes a "US" and "S" marked socket bayonet. The consignor indicated this rifle-musket was purchased from J. W. Hullf on October 8, 1973. Provenance: The J. W. Hullf Collection; Private Collection

Very good as Confederate issued, with scattered dark colored light to mild pitting and legible markings. Brass exhibits an attractive bright golden patina. Stock is very good as refinished with a few light scratches and dents, and exceptionally crisp edges overall. Mechanically excellent. Bayonet is very good.