Confederate Fayetteville Rifle, Transitional Type II/III – Dated 1862

An exceptionally scarce Confederate Fayetteville Rifle, dated 1862 on both the lock plate and barrel, representing a fascinating transitional production between the Type II and Type III patterns. This example features the iron nose cap and saber bayonet lug associated with earlier production, while the lock plate appears to have begun life as an early high-hump pattern before being arsenal-machined to the lower profile as Fayetteville transitioned to the new lock design. The rifle is further distinguished by its later-style hammer, another characteristic of this brief transitional period.

Based on these manufacturing features, this rifle was likely produced during the mid- to late-1862 transition, shortly before the introduction of the fully redesigned lock plates after December 1862. Surviving examples from this short production period are among the rarest and most desirable of all Fayetteville rifles.

The rifle remains in fine condition with a crisp, mechanically perfect action. The lock and barrel markings are strong and clearly legible, while all iron components retain an attractive, untouched dark patina. The brass furniture appears to have been lightly polished many years ago but has since mellowed nicely. Overall, this is an outstanding and exceptionally rare example of a Confederate Fayetteville Rifle from one of the most significant manufacturers in Southern arms production.

Another outstanding Confederate rarity from Richard Ferry Military Antiques—Florida's largest dealer in quality Civil War collectibles.

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