CS Richmond .58 Caliber Percussion Rifled Carbine, Certainly One of the Finest Examples Known, Retaining Traces of the Original Color on the Lock. 25" rifled barrel with excellent bore, pinched front sight, correct rear sight and mortise. Light pitting at the breech, with a portion of the original breech date visible (186 ( ), V. P and eaglehead, also some pitting on the face of the bolster. The balance of the barrel a smooth light gray, really excellent. Both original bands with U stamp slightly off line. Lock sharp and crisp dated 1863 at the tail with C. S/Richmond, Va. Lock with just a couple of tiny spots of very light pitting beneath the bolster, retaining traces of the original case colors. Nose of the hammer with some light salt and peppering. Trigger guard and butt swivel both excellent. Unmarked brass butt plate and brass nose cap with wonderful untouched patina. Wood generally smooth with great untouched dark patina, two gouges opposite the lock, and a set of initials lightly carved on the left side of the butt. Forward section of the ramrod rather heavily pitted and possibly a period replacement. A scarce Richmond carbine of absolutely unquestionable integrity and truly superior condition.