Just to clarify, I am the new owner of this firearm, and it is 100% unquestionably authentic and original in all regards
That depends on what it cost him.
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Just to clarify, I am the new owner of this firearm, and it is 100% unquestionably authentic and original in all regards.
Indeed it is the real deal !! and I was next in line to get it.. Drag it to Baltimore next year please, so I can at least fondle it.
Dave
Jeff, my dear Yankee friend,
When a Confederate collector wished to "fondle" a rifle of great value, it is a meaningful and humbling experience, even if it owned by a Northerner.
To fondle a precious object is to handle it with affection and care in an endearing manner. I'd sleep with it if the owner would allow, 'cause in all likelihood, We'll never see another one of 'em.
[QUOTE="Obi1gr
Just to clarify, I am the new owner of this firearm, and it is 100% unquestionably authentic and original in all regards.
Indeed it is the real deal !! and I was next in line to get it.. Drag it to Baltimore next year please, so I can at least fondle it.
Dave
WOW, I am so glad I am on the CWTalk forum now, since yesterday. I'm just perusing old links and finding such treasures as this. I haven't looked to other responses but these are so wonderful and such an honest appearing example is prized by us Confederate aficionados. My old friend John Murphy would have loved to see this one, before he died only a handful had been examined. The wood these are made from is intriguing and I always wanted to have a sliver tested for origin of wood. I'd bet it is obscure genus from TX. Congratulations Raymond on finding this rare Yankee souvenir.Hi all try to find any info on a musket I received. I have found very little info online.
It’s a functional Texas rifle tyler, possible a type 1 or type 2. It’s barrel is aprox. 32” long and around 48” in overall length. It has a few issues, missing rear sight, cracked stock near the tang but looks to have a period correct repair. The hammer has a chunk missing near the nipple and the top is broken off. Any and all info would be helpful, possibly value.
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