Premiere Firearms Auction - Day 2
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Historic and Highly Desirable Berdan Sharp Shooters Sharps Model 1859 Double Set-Trigger Rifle
Lot # 1000 (Sale Order: 1 of 952)
Manufacturer: Sharps Rifle Manufacturing CompanyBarrel Length: 30 inch roundModel: 1859Frame Mat.: blue/casehardenedSerial #: 56518Stock Mat.: walnutCondition: Fair. The rifle is all original and shows the hardLow Est: 8500Caliber: 52 percussionHigh Est: 15000
Historic and Highly Desirable Berdan Sharp Shooters Sharps Model 1859 Double Set-Trigger Rifle
Sharps Model 1859 Breech loading Rifle with factory double set triggers manufactured c. 1862. This rifle is one of the 2,000 special order Sharps Model 1859 Rifles purchased by the Ordnance Department in April 1862 to arm the 1st and 2nd U.S. Sharpshooter Regiments ("Berdan's Sharpshooters"). The Sharps rifles ordered by Berdan to arm his regiments were equipped with factory installed double set-triggers, angular socket bayonets with combination front sight/bayonet lug, and rear sights with 800 yard center notch. All of the Berdan Sharpshooters rifles had the Lawrence patent pellet primer and a stock with casehardened patch box. The 2,000 Model 1859 Sharps Rifles purchased for issue to Berdan's Sharpshooters fall in the 5,400-5,700 serial number range (the lowest known Berdan Sharps serial number is 54374 and the highest serial number is 57567). Berdan's Sharps rifles had the standard finish with blue barrel and breechblock, casehardened barrel bands, receiver, hammer, lever, patch box and buttplate with black walnut stock and forearm. The left barrel flat is stamped with the small "O.W.A." sub-inspection mark of Ordnance Sub-Inspector Orville W. Ainsworth who sub-inspected most of the Berdan's Model 1859 rifles. The left stock wrist has a faint Ordnance final inspection mark that consists of the script initials "JT" in and oval with rounded ends. The "J.T." final inspection mark of Ordnance Inspector John Taylor is found on most Berdan's Sharps rifles with legible inspection marks. The serial number, "56518", is stamped on the upper receiver tang. The barrel, left and right sides of the receiver and lock plate have the standard Sharps and R.S. Lawrence patent markings. The two U.S. Sharpshooter regiments were recruited from selected marksmen from Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New York, Vermont and Wisconsin by Colonel Hiram Berdan. Equipped and trained as skirmishes and issued the dark green uniforms with black buttons made famous by British rifle regiments in the Napoleonic Wars, Berdan's Sharpshooters formed an elite corps in the Army of the Potomac. The Sharpshooters saw their first action in the Peninsula Campaign in April 1862 and subsequently fought in nearly every engagement of the Army of the Potomac until they were disbanded in February 1865. Berdan's Sharpshooters claimed to have inflicted more Confederate casualties than any other regiments in the Federal Army. Sharps Model 1859 Rifles in the 53,000-57,000 serial range with factory double set-triggers and "OWA" and "JT" sub-inspection marks are scarce. Experts have identified fewer than 50 Sharps Model 1859 rifles with all of the Berdan Sharpshooter features.
Condition: Fair. The rifle is all original and shows the hard use typical of a weapon used in combat. The barrel, receiver and other components have a dark age patina with scattered pitting. The factory and Ordnance sub-inspection markings on the barrel, receiver, lock plate and upper tang are all legible. The "JT" Ordnance final inspection mark on the stock is faint but identifiable. The R.S. Lawrence pellet primer is complete and functional. The set-triggers require adjustment. The stock has a large chip missing between the lower sling swivel and the buttplate. The remainder of the stock and forearm are fair with moderate-heavy handling wear. Nearly all of the 2,000 Berdan Contract Sharps Model 1859 Rifles were issued to the 1st and 2nd U.S. Sharpshooters. A small number of Berdan's Sharps rifles were issued to the famous 42nd Pennsylvania "Bucktails" and the 1st and 2nd Companies Massachusetts Sharpshooters ("Andrews Sharpshooters"). Few, if any, of the Berdan's Sharps rifles survived in better than "good" condition and most, like this example, show hard combat use. This is a solid example of a scarce and very historic Berdan Sharps Rifle. It is one of the very few Civil War small arms that can be definitely associated with a specific unit or combat engagement.
Sharps Model 1859 Breech loading Rifle with factory double set triggers manufactured c. 1862. This rifle is one of the 2,000 special order Sharps Model 1859 Rifles purchased by the Ordnance Department in April 1862 to arm the 1st and 2nd U.S. Sharpshooter Regiments ("Berdan's Sharpshooters"). The Sharps rifles ordered by Berdan to arm his regiments were equipped with factory installed double set-triggers, angular socket bayonets with combination front sight/bayonet lug, and rear sights with 800 yard center notch. All of the Berdan Sharpshooters rifles had the Lawrence patent pellet primer and a stock with casehardened patch box. The 2,000 Model 1859 Sharps Rifles purchased for issue to Berdan's Sharpshooters fall in the 5,400-5,700 serial number range (the lowest known Berdan Sharps serial number is 54374 and the highest serial number is 57567). Berdan's Sharps rifles had the standard finish with blue barrel and breechblock, casehardened barrel bands, receiver, hammer, lever, patch box and buttplate with black walnut stock and forearm. The left barrel flat is stamped with the small "O.W.A." sub-inspection mark of Ordnance Sub-Inspector Orville W. Ainsworth who sub-inspected most of the Berdan's Model 1859 rifles. The left stock wrist has a faint Ordnance final inspection mark that consists of the script initials "JT" in and oval with rounded ends. The "J.T." final inspection mark of Ordnance Inspector John Taylor is found on most Berdan's Sharps rifles with legible inspection marks. The serial number, "56518", is stamped on the upper receiver tang. The barrel, left and right sides of the receiver and lock plate have the standard Sharps and R.S. Lawrence patent markings. The two U.S. Sharpshooter regiments were recruited from selected marksmen from Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New York, Vermont and Wisconsin by Colonel Hiram Berdan. Equipped and trained as skirmishes and issued the dark green uniforms with black buttons made famous by British rifle regiments in the Napoleonic Wars, Berdan's Sharpshooters formed an elite corps in the Army of the Potomac. The Sharpshooters saw their first action in the Peninsula Campaign in April 1862 and subsequently fought in nearly every engagement of the Army of the Potomac until they were disbanded in February 1865. Berdan's Sharpshooters claimed to have inflicted more Confederate casualties than any other regiments in the Federal Army. Sharps Model 1859 Rifles in the 53,000-57,000 serial range with factory double set-triggers and "OWA" and "JT" sub-inspection marks are scarce. Experts have identified fewer than 50 Sharps Model 1859 rifles with all of the Berdan Sharpshooter features.
Condition: Fair. The rifle is all original and shows the hard use typical of a weapon used in combat. The barrel, receiver and other components have a dark age patina with scattered pitting. The factory and Ordnance sub-inspection markings on the barrel, receiver, lock plate and upper tang are all legible. The "JT" Ordnance final inspection mark on the stock is faint but identifiable. The R.S. Lawrence pellet primer is complete and functional. The set-triggers require adjustment. The stock has a large chip missing between the lower sling swivel and the buttplate. The remainder of the stock and forearm are fair with moderate-heavy handling wear. Nearly all of the 2,000 Berdan Contract Sharps Model 1859 Rifles were issued to the 1st and 2nd U.S. Sharpshooters. A small number of Berdan's Sharps rifles were issued to the famous 42nd Pennsylvania "Bucktails" and the 1st and 2nd Companies Massachusetts Sharpshooters ("Andrews Sharpshooters"). Few, if any, of the Berdan's Sharps rifles survived in better than "good" condition and most, like this example, show hard combat use. This is a solid example of a scarce and very historic Berdan Sharps Rifle. It is one of the very few Civil War small arms that can be definitely associated with a specific unit or combat engagement.
Very Fine U.S. Civil War Colt Special Model 1861 Rifle-Musket with Bayonet
Lot # 1001 (Sale Order: 2 of 952)
Manufacturer: ColtBarrel Length: 39 inch roundModel: 1862Frame Mat.: brightSerial #: NSNStock Mat.: walnutCondition: Very fine, with the original armory bright finish Low Est: 3250Caliber: 58High Est: 4500
Very Fine U.S. Civil War Colt Special Model 1861 Rifle-Musket with Bayonet
Colt manufactured the Model 1861 Special Musket from 1861 to 1865 for the U.S. government for use in the Civil War with this example manufactured in 1863. It is equipped with a blade front and three-leaf folding rear sight. The bolster is stamped with the American eagle. The date "1863" is stamped on top of the chamber with "V/P/eagle head" on the upper left barrel flat, "M" on the left and "P" on the tang. The lock plate is dated "1863" to the rear of the hammer and is marked "U.S./COLT'S Pt F.A. Mfg Co/HARTFORD Ct" in front of the hammer. Mounted on a smooth straight grip stock, with a tulip head ramrod, three screw-secured barrel bands, sling swivels, a brown leather sling, "RAT" and "JT" cartouches stamped opposite the lock, "A.W.M" on the comb and a "U.S" marked buttplate. Complete with a "U-S" marked bayonet, which is 21 inches overall with an 18 inch triangular blade and a leather scabbard and belt hanger.
Condition: Very fine, with the original armory bright finish remaining overall, showing some minor handling marks and a small amount of pitting and a scattered brown patina. Stock is near excellent, with a few dents and scuffs. Leather items show chipping and cracking. Bayonet is good as cleaned, with mild spotting. Mechanically excellent.
Colt manufactured the Model 1861 Special Musket from 1861 to 1865 for the U.S. government for use in the Civil War with this example manufactured in 1863. It is equipped with a blade front and three-leaf folding rear sight. The bolster is stamped with the American eagle. The date "1863" is stamped on top of the chamber with "V/P/eagle head" on the upper left barrel flat, "M" on the left and "P" on the tang. The lock plate is dated "1863" to the rear of the hammer and is marked "U.S./COLT'S Pt F.A. Mfg Co/HARTFORD Ct" in front of the hammer. Mounted on a smooth straight grip stock, with a tulip head ramrod, three screw-secured barrel bands, sling swivels, a brown leather sling, "RAT" and "JT" cartouches stamped opposite the lock, "A.W.M" on the comb and a "U.S" marked buttplate. Complete with a "U-S" marked bayonet, which is 21 inches overall with an 18 inch triangular blade and a leather scabbard and belt hanger.
Condition: Very fine, with the original armory bright finish remaining overall, showing some minor handling marks and a small amount of pitting and a scattered brown patina. Stock is near excellent, with a few dents and scuffs. Leather items show chipping and cracking. Bayonet is good as cleaned, with mild spotting. Mechanically excellent.
Historic Engraved Documented 3rd Veteran Volunteer Infantry U.S. Type II Martial Henry Rifle
Lot # 1002 (Sale Order: 3 of 952)
Manufacturer: New Haven Arms Co.Barrel Length: 24 inch octagonModel: Henry RifleFrame Mat.: blueSerial #: 7278Stock Mat.: varnished walnutCondition: Fine as embellished during the period of use. The Low Est: 45000Caliber: 44 Henry RFHigh Est: 70000
Historic Engraved Documented 3rd Veteran Volunteer Infantry U.S. Type II Martial Henry Rifle
This is an attractive example of a historic Henry lever action rifle manufactured by the New Haven Arms Company for the U.S. Ordnance Department in 1865 with Springfield Research Service (SRS) letter. In April-May 1865, the Ordnance Department purchased 637 Henry lever action rifles from the New Haven Arms Co. These late production U.S. Contract rifles are generally referred to as "Type II" rifles to distinguish them from the 800 "Type I" U.S. Contract Henry rifles purchased in 1863 to arm the 1st D.C. Cavalry Regiment (Type I rifles have Ordnance inspection marks, Type II rifles do not have Ordnance inspection marks). The Type II rifles were issued to the 3rd U.S. Veteran Volunteer Infantry (VVI) regiment. The 3rd VVI was one of nine Veteran Volunteer regiments recruited in early 1865 to serve as an elite corps of experienced infantry. The VVI regiments were issued Sharps, Spencer or Henry rifles. As an enlistment incentive, VVI soldiers were allowed to retain their rifles on discharge. The 3rd VVI was organized in February 1865 at Camp Stoneman, District of Columbia, and was stationed in the Shenandoah Valley and Washington defenses before it was mustered out of service at Camp Butler, Illinois, in July 1866. The SRS letter that accompanies the rifle states that Henry Rifle serial no. 7278 was issued to Corpl. Louis Heiligmann, Co. B, 3rd VVI. Corporal Heiligmann's service records indicate that he was born in Wurtemberg, German, and previously served in the 27th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry before he enlisted in the 3rd VVI on March 29, 1865, at age 28. His occupation is listed as a cabinet maker. Heiligmann was discharged from the 3rd VVI at Madison, Wisconsin on March 29, 1866. The SRS letter states that it can be assumed that Corpl. Heiligmann kept Henry rifle serial number "7278" when he was discharged. This rifle has a blue barrel with integral magazine and the distinctive Henry brass gunmetal receiver and crescent buttplate. The hammer and lever have a casehardened finish. The barrel has the late nickel silver squareback front sight blade and dovetail mounted folding leaf rear sight. The rear sight has a 900 yard center notch and retaining screw at the top of the leaf. The receiver lacks the rear sight dovetail found on early production Henry rifles. The brass buttplate is the second pattern with sharply pointed heel. The buttplate has a hinged trap door and the trap contains the late pattern four-piece jointed steel cleaning rod issued with Henry rifles in this serial number range. The straight grain black walnut stock has a varnished finish. The left side of the stock has a factory sling swivel and the left side of the barrel has a factory screw-fastened loop for a sling hook. Sling swivels were standard features on Type II U.S. Henry rifles. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped with the late style two-line legend "HENRY'S PATENT.OCT.16.1860./MANUFACT'D. BY THE NEWHAVEN ARMS.CO.NEWHAVEN.CT." using all serif letters. The serial number "7278" is stamped on the top of the barrel behind the rear sight, on the left side of the lower receiver tang, inside of the upper tang inlet of the stock and on the inside of the buttplate below the trap door. The buttplate and receiver have the late style cap screws which are correctly not stamped with the rifle serial number. The brass receiver and the heel of the brass buttplate are engraved with restrained floral designs and zig-zag scrollwork. The left side plate is decorated with a Federal shield with arrows and spears flanked by crossed flags. The right front of the receiver is engraved with an oak leaf and acorn motif and the right side plate is engraved with a blank inscription panel. The engraving on the left side plate and receiver is nearly identical to the engraving on U.S. Contract Henry rifle serial number "3351" illustrated on page 141 of "THE HENRY RIFLE" by Les Quick. The engraving was almost certainly executed after Corpl. Heiligmann was mustered out of service. There are at least three identified Henry rifles from Co. B, 3rd VVI that have similar engraving. One of these rifles belonged to a German veteran of the 27th Pennsylvania Volunteers who was also mustered out of service in Madison, Wisconsin. The engraving on both rifles may have been executed by the same person following the Civil War. Identified and engraved U.S. Contract Henry rifles are very rare.
Condition: Fine as embellished during the period of use. The barrel and magazine retain at least 40% of the high polish period applied custom blue finish. The lever and hammer have 40% of the original case colors remaining. It is extremely rare to encounter a U.S. Contract Henry rifle with any original finish. The brass receiver and buttplate have a mellow unpolished patina and are very fine. The side plate joints are tight with minimal edge wear and the engraving is sharp. The barrel
This is an attractive example of a historic Henry lever action rifle manufactured by the New Haven Arms Company for the U.S. Ordnance Department in 1865 with Springfield Research Service (SRS) letter. In April-May 1865, the Ordnance Department purchased 637 Henry lever action rifles from the New Haven Arms Co. These late production U.S. Contract rifles are generally referred to as "Type II" rifles to distinguish them from the 800 "Type I" U.S. Contract Henry rifles purchased in 1863 to arm the 1st D.C. Cavalry Regiment (Type I rifles have Ordnance inspection marks, Type II rifles do not have Ordnance inspection marks). The Type II rifles were issued to the 3rd U.S. Veteran Volunteer Infantry (VVI) regiment. The 3rd VVI was one of nine Veteran Volunteer regiments recruited in early 1865 to serve as an elite corps of experienced infantry. The VVI regiments were issued Sharps, Spencer or Henry rifles. As an enlistment incentive, VVI soldiers were allowed to retain their rifles on discharge. The 3rd VVI was organized in February 1865 at Camp Stoneman, District of Columbia, and was stationed in the Shenandoah Valley and Washington defenses before it was mustered out of service at Camp Butler, Illinois, in July 1866. The SRS letter that accompanies the rifle states that Henry Rifle serial no. 7278 was issued to Corpl. Louis Heiligmann, Co. B, 3rd VVI. Corporal Heiligmann's service records indicate that he was born in Wurtemberg, German, and previously served in the 27th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry before he enlisted in the 3rd VVI on March 29, 1865, at age 28. His occupation is listed as a cabinet maker. Heiligmann was discharged from the 3rd VVI at Madison, Wisconsin on March 29, 1866. The SRS letter states that it can be assumed that Corpl. Heiligmann kept Henry rifle serial number "7278" when he was discharged. This rifle has a blue barrel with integral magazine and the distinctive Henry brass gunmetal receiver and crescent buttplate. The hammer and lever have a casehardened finish. The barrel has the late nickel silver squareback front sight blade and dovetail mounted folding leaf rear sight. The rear sight has a 900 yard center notch and retaining screw at the top of the leaf. The receiver lacks the rear sight dovetail found on early production Henry rifles. The brass buttplate is the second pattern with sharply pointed heel. The buttplate has a hinged trap door and the trap contains the late pattern four-piece jointed steel cleaning rod issued with Henry rifles in this serial number range. The straight grain black walnut stock has a varnished finish. The left side of the stock has a factory sling swivel and the left side of the barrel has a factory screw-fastened loop for a sling hook. Sling swivels were standard features on Type II U.S. Henry rifles. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped with the late style two-line legend "HENRY'S PATENT.OCT.16.1860./MANUFACT'D. BY THE NEWHAVEN ARMS.CO.NEWHAVEN.CT." using all serif letters. The serial number "7278" is stamped on the top of the barrel behind the rear sight, on the left side of the lower receiver tang, inside of the upper tang inlet of the stock and on the inside of the buttplate below the trap door. The buttplate and receiver have the late style cap screws which are correctly not stamped with the rifle serial number. The brass receiver and the heel of the brass buttplate are engraved with restrained floral designs and zig-zag scrollwork. The left side plate is decorated with a Federal shield with arrows and spears flanked by crossed flags. The right front of the receiver is engraved with an oak leaf and acorn motif and the right side plate is engraved with a blank inscription panel. The engraving on the left side plate and receiver is nearly identical to the engraving on U.S. Contract Henry rifle serial number "3351" illustrated on page 141 of "THE HENRY RIFLE" by Les Quick. The engraving was almost certainly executed after Corpl. Heiligmann was mustered out of service. There are at least three identified Henry rifles from Co. B, 3rd VVI that have similar engraving. One of these rifles belonged to a German veteran of the 27th Pennsylvania Volunteers who was also mustered out of service in Madison, Wisconsin. The engraving on both rifles may have been executed by the same person following the Civil War. Identified and engraved U.S. Contract Henry rifles are very rare.
Condition: Fine as embellished during the period of use. The barrel and magazine retain at least 40% of the high polish period applied custom blue finish. The lever and hammer have 40% of the original case colors remaining. It is extremely rare to encounter a U.S. Contract Henry rifle with any original finish. The brass receiver and buttplate have a mellow unpolished patina and are very fine. The side plate joints are tight with minimal edge wear and the engraving is sharp. The barrel
Excellent Civil War Gwyn & Campbell Type II Breech Loading Carbine
Lot # 1003 (Sale Order: 4 of 952)
Manufacturer: Gwyn & CampbellBarrel Length: 20 inch part octagonModel: Union-CarbineFrame Mat.: blue/casehardenedSerial #: 2770Stock Mat.: walnutCondition: Excellent. The carbine appears to be unfired and sLow Est: 3750Caliber: 52 percussionHigh Est: 6500
Excellent Civil War Gwyn & Campbell Type II Breech Loading Carbine
Manufactured by Edward Gwyn and Abner Campbell in Hamilton, Ohio, c. 1864. The carbine features the Type II flat hammer, short lever, buttplate with curved heel and short base folding leaf rear sight. A cavalry sling bar and ring are mounted on the left side of the receiver. The part octagon barrel has a military blue finish and the receiver, hammer, lever and buttplate are casehardened. The breechblock and tang are fiery niter blue. The stock is oil-finished black walnut. The lock plate has the "GWYN & CAMPBELL" patent markings and "1862" date behind the hammer. "UNION/RIFLE" is roll stamped on the right side of the receiver. The serial number is located on the bottom of the barrel, the receiver and the breechblock. A "PT" Ordnance inspection mark is stamped on the underside of the barrel in front of the serial number and single letter Ordnance sub-inspection marks are stamped on most components. The left side of the stock is stamped with two Ordnance inspection marks that consist of the script initials "RKW" and "WHR" with rectangular borders. A total of 4,000 Type II carbines were manufactured by Gwyn & Campbell; most of these carbines were issued to Midwestern or Western Cavalry regiments.
Condition: Excellent. The carbine appears to be unfired and shows only very light storage wear. The barrel retains more than 90% of the military blue finish. The receiver, hammer, lock plate, lever and buttplate retain 95% of the casehardened finish with strong case colors. Nearly all of the fiery niter blue finish is present on the breechblock and tang. The stock is excellent with raised feather grain, minimal handling wear and extremely crisp Ordnance inspection marks. This is an excellent example of a an as issued, Gwyn & Campbell Type II breech loading carbine.
Manufactured by Edward Gwyn and Abner Campbell in Hamilton, Ohio, c. 1864. The carbine features the Type II flat hammer, short lever, buttplate with curved heel and short base folding leaf rear sight. A cavalry sling bar and ring are mounted on the left side of the receiver. The part octagon barrel has a military blue finish and the receiver, hammer, lever and buttplate are casehardened. The breechblock and tang are fiery niter blue. The stock is oil-finished black walnut. The lock plate has the "GWYN & CAMPBELL" patent markings and "1862" date behind the hammer. "UNION/RIFLE" is roll stamped on the right side of the receiver. The serial number is located on the bottom of the barrel, the receiver and the breechblock. A "PT" Ordnance inspection mark is stamped on the underside of the barrel in front of the serial number and single letter Ordnance sub-inspection marks are stamped on most components. The left side of the stock is stamped with two Ordnance inspection marks that consist of the script initials "RKW" and "WHR" with rectangular borders. A total of 4,000 Type II carbines were manufactured by Gwyn & Campbell; most of these carbines were issued to Midwestern or Western Cavalry regiments.
Condition: Excellent. The carbine appears to be unfired and shows only very light storage wear. The barrel retains more than 90% of the military blue finish. The receiver, hammer, lock plate, lever and buttplate retain 95% of the casehardened finish with strong case colors. Nearly all of the fiery niter blue finish is present on the breechblock and tang. The stock is excellent with raised feather grain, minimal handling wear and extremely crisp Ordnance inspection marks. This is an excellent example of a an as issued, Gwyn & Campbell Type II breech loading carbine.
Exceptional U.S. Civil War Maynard Second Model Percussion Breech Loading Carbine
Lot # 1004 (Sale Order: 5 of 952)
Manufacturer: Massachusetts Arms CoBarrel Length: 20 inch part octagonModel: Maynard-2nd CarbineFrame Mat.: blue/casehardenedSerial #: 15453Stock Mat.: walnutCondition: Excellent. The barrel retains 95% plus original blLow Est: 4500Caliber: 50 percussionHigh Est: 6500
Exceptional U.S. Civil War Maynard Second Model Percussion Breech Loading Carbine
This is a very nice example of a Maynard Second Model carbine (also known as the "Model 1863") as manufactured by the Massachusetts Arms Company of Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts, from 1863 to 1865. The left side of the receiver is stamped with the four line Maynard patent dates marking and the right side has the three line Massachusetts Arms address. The lower tang is stamped with the serial number. The letter "S" is stamped on some of the components with the letter "M" on the rear sight. Pinched blade front sight, three leaf rear sight to 500 yards and saddle ring bar with ring on the left side of the receiver. Mounted with a smooth oiled walnut stock with two clear boxed cartouches on the left side behind the receiver. Among the Union cavalry regiments armed with these Maynards were the 9th and 11th Indiana and the 11th Tennessee.
Condition: Excellent. The barrel retains 95% plus original blue finish showing some minor thinning and some very scattered minor spotting. The receiver, hammer and lever retain 90% plus original case colors. The stock is also excellent with some scattered minor dings and handling marks. The cartouches are crisp. The markings are clear. Mechanically excellent.
This is a very nice example of a Maynard Second Model carbine (also known as the "Model 1863") as manufactured by the Massachusetts Arms Company of Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts, from 1863 to 1865. The left side of the receiver is stamped with the four line Maynard patent dates marking and the right side has the three line Massachusetts Arms address. The lower tang is stamped with the serial number. The letter "S" is stamped on some of the components with the letter "M" on the rear sight. Pinched blade front sight, three leaf rear sight to 500 yards and saddle ring bar with ring on the left side of the receiver. Mounted with a smooth oiled walnut stock with two clear boxed cartouches on the left side behind the receiver. Among the Union cavalry regiments armed with these Maynards were the 9th and 11th Indiana and the 11th Tennessee.
Condition: Excellent. The barrel retains 95% plus original blue finish showing some minor thinning and some very scattered minor spotting. The receiver, hammer and lever retain 90% plus original case colors. The stock is also excellent with some scattered minor dings and handling marks. The cartouches are crisp. The markings are clear. Mechanically excellent.
Outstanding Smith's Patent Breech Loading Civil War Carbine
Lot # 1005 (Sale Order: 6 of 952)
Manufacturer: Poultney & TrimbleBarrel Length: 21 5/8 inch part octagonModel: SmithFrame Mat.: blue/casehardenedSerial #: 7063Stock Mat.: walnutCondition: Excellent. The barrel retains 95% original blue fiLow Est: 4250Caliber: 50High Est: 6000
Outstanding Smith's Patent Breech Loading Civil War Carbine
The Smith Carbine was manufactured by the American Machine Works of Springfield, Massachusetts from 1861 to 1865 and was one of the most important Federal Cavalry carbines manufactured. Designed by Gilbert Smith, the production of this breech loading percussion carbine was almost entirely consumed by government contracts, with limited numbers going to the civilian market. A total of 30,362 Smith Carbines were purchased by the United States during the Civil War. Smith Carbines were considered to be accurate and reliable weapons. Standard three sets of markings on the left side of the frame "MANUFACTURED BY/AM'N M'CH'N. WKS/SPRINGFIELD MASS", agents' names "ADDRESS/POULTNEY & TRIMBLE/BALTIMORE U.S.A." and "SMITH'S PATENT/JUNE 23, 1857". The left side of the barrel has a U.S. Government inspector's initials of "LFR" and a "W" at the rear of the lower tang. Dovetail brass blade front sight and folding leaf rear sight absent of yard markings. Breech loading action with barrel release latch inside the trigger guard, freeing the barrel to pivot downward. Casehardened hammer and action with a saddle ring and bar mounted on the left side of the frame, and mounted with a smooth walnut forearm and straight grip stock with a steel buttplate. There is an oval script "JH" cartouche on the left side of the stock wrist and a small "JH" on top of the stock directly ahead of the buttplate tang.
Condition: Excellent. The barrel retains 95% original blue finish mixed with smooth plum patina. The barrel latch retains 98% of the original bright blue finish with some minor spotting. The trigger guard retains 95% plus original bright blue finish with some minor wear and spotting. The buttplate and barrel band retains half of the blue mixed with a smooth brown patina, and the receiver retains 95% plus original bright vivid case colors. The wood is also excellent with some overall scattered minor pressure dings and crisp cartouche. Mechanically excellent. An exceptional as issued Smith's Patent Civil War carbine.
The Smith Carbine was manufactured by the American Machine Works of Springfield, Massachusetts from 1861 to 1865 and was one of the most important Federal Cavalry carbines manufactured. Designed by Gilbert Smith, the production of this breech loading percussion carbine was almost entirely consumed by government contracts, with limited numbers going to the civilian market. A total of 30,362 Smith Carbines were purchased by the United States during the Civil War. Smith Carbines were considered to be accurate and reliable weapons. Standard three sets of markings on the left side of the frame "MANUFACTURED BY/AM'N M'CH'N. WKS/SPRINGFIELD MASS", agents' names "ADDRESS/POULTNEY & TRIMBLE/BALTIMORE U.S.A." and "SMITH'S PATENT/JUNE 23, 1857". The left side of the barrel has a U.S. Government inspector's initials of "LFR" and a "W" at the rear of the lower tang. Dovetail brass blade front sight and folding leaf rear sight absent of yard markings. Breech loading action with barrel release latch inside the trigger guard, freeing the barrel to pivot downward. Casehardened hammer and action with a saddle ring and bar mounted on the left side of the frame, and mounted with a smooth walnut forearm and straight grip stock with a steel buttplate. There is an oval script "JH" cartouche on the left side of the stock wrist and a small "JH" on top of the stock directly ahead of the buttplate tang.
Condition: Excellent. The barrel retains 95% original blue finish mixed with smooth plum patina. The barrel latch retains 98% of the original bright blue finish with some minor spotting. The trigger guard retains 95% plus original bright blue finish with some minor wear and spotting. The buttplate and barrel band retains half of the blue mixed with a smooth brown patina, and the receiver retains 95% plus original bright vivid case colors. The wood is also excellent with some overall scattered minor pressure dings and crisp cartouche. Mechanically excellent. An exceptional as issued Smith's Patent Civil War carbine.
Excellent Civil War Starr Model 1863 Army Single Action Revolver
Lot # 1006 (Sale Order: 7 of 952)
Manufacturer: Starr Arms CompanyBarrel Length: 8 inch roundModel: 1863Frame Mat.: blueSerial #: 37939Low Est: 6000Condition: Excellent. The barrel has 80% of the blue finish iHigh Est: 8000Caliber: 44 percussionOther: walnut
Excellent Civil War Starr Model 1863 Army Single Action Revolver
Model 1863 Army Single Action Revolver manufactured by the Starr Arms Co. of New York, New York, c. 1863-1865 as part of a 25,000 revolver contract with the Ordnance Department. The revolver has a high polish blue finish on the barrel, six-shot cylinder, frame, trigger guard and back strap. The hammer and loading lever have a casehardened finish. The one piece walnut grip is oil finished. The round barrel has a dovetail mounted steel half-moon front sight. The top of the hammer has a groove that serves as the rear sight. The right side of the frame is roll stamped "STARR'S PATENT JAN. 15, 1856" below the cylinder. "STARR.ARMS. Co. NEW. YORK." is roll stamped on the opposite side of the frame. Single letter "B", "C" and "M" Ordnance sub-inspection marks are stamped on most components. The lower left side of the grip is stamped with the Ordnance Sub-Inspection mark which consists of three script initials with a rectangular border. The Ordnance final inspection mark consisting of three script initials with a rectangular border is stamped on the lower right side of the grip. The serial number, "37939" is stamped on the side of the cylinder and in the frame hammer slot. The Starr Arms Co., was the Ordnance Department's third largest supplier of revolvers during the Civil War; only Colt and Remington produced more revolvers under government contracts.
Condition: Excellent. The barrel has 80% of the blue finish intact with the balance fading to an attractive brown patina. The cylinder and frame retain 90% of the original blue finish; most of the wear is concentrated on the trigger guard and back strap. The loading lever and hammer have close to 95% of the vivid case colors intact. The revolver mostly storage wear with no flash pitting on the percussion nipples or cylinder. The grip is very fine with light-moderate handling wear. The Ordnance sub-inspection and final inspection marks on the grip remain legible. This is a very good example of a Civil War percussion revolver.
Model 1863 Army Single Action Revolver manufactured by the Starr Arms Co. of New York, New York, c. 1863-1865 as part of a 25,000 revolver contract with the Ordnance Department. The revolver has a high polish blue finish on the barrel, six-shot cylinder, frame, trigger guard and back strap. The hammer and loading lever have a casehardened finish. The one piece walnut grip is oil finished. The round barrel has a dovetail mounted steel half-moon front sight. The top of the hammer has a groove that serves as the rear sight. The right side of the frame is roll stamped "STARR'S PATENT JAN. 15, 1856" below the cylinder. "STARR.ARMS. Co. NEW. YORK." is roll stamped on the opposite side of the frame. Single letter "B", "C" and "M" Ordnance sub-inspection marks are stamped on most components. The lower left side of the grip is stamped with the Ordnance Sub-Inspection mark which consists of three script initials with a rectangular border. The Ordnance final inspection mark consisting of three script initials with a rectangular border is stamped on the lower right side of the grip. The serial number, "37939" is stamped on the side of the cylinder and in the frame hammer slot. The Starr Arms Co., was the Ordnance Department's third largest supplier of revolvers during the Civil War; only Colt and Remington produced more revolvers under government contracts.
Condition: Excellent. The barrel has 80% of the blue finish intact with the balance fading to an attractive brown patina. The cylinder and frame retain 90% of the original blue finish; most of the wear is concentrated on the trigger guard and back strap. The loading lever and hammer have close to 95% of the vivid case colors intact. The revolver mostly storage wear with no flash pitting on the percussion nipples or cylinder. The grip is very fine with light-moderate handling wear. The Ordnance sub-inspection and final inspection marks on the grip remain legible. This is a very good example of a Civil War percussion revolver.
Exceptional Civil War Remington New Model Army Percussion Revolver
Lot # 1007 (Sale Order: 8 of 952)
Manufacturer: Remington Arms IncBarrel Length: 8 inch octagonModel: New ModelFrame Mat.: blueSerial #: 90757Low Est: 6000Condition: Excellent. The revolver appears to be unfired and High Est: 8000Caliber: 44 percussionOther: walnut
Exceptional Civil War Remington New Model Army Percussion Revolver
Remington New Model Army revolver manufactured c. 1864. Remington made over 110,000 New Model Army revolvers for the Ordnance Department during the Civil War. The Remington New Model Army revolvers were the primary handgun of the Federal cavalry during the last two years of the war. The New Model Army revolvers remained in service with the cavalry until they were replaced by the Colt Single Action Army revolver c. 1874. The revolver has a high polish blue finish on the barrel, loading lever, frame and cylinder. The hammer has a casehardened finish and the trigger guard is brass. The two piece walnut grips are oil finished. The top of the octagon barrel is roll stamped "PATENTED SEPT. 14, 1858/E. REMINGTON & SONS, ILLON, NEW YORK, U.S.A./NEW MODEL". Small "P" and "J" Ordnance sub-inspection marks are stamped on most major components. The Ordnance final inspection mark which consists of the script initials "JP" in a rectangle is stamped near the bottom of the left grip. The serial number, "90757" is stamped on the underside of the barrel. The partial serial number "0757" is stamped on the rear face of the cylinder.
Condition: Excellent. The revolver appears to be unfired and retains 90% plus of the bright original high polish blue and casehardened finish. The octagon barrel and six shot cylinder have nearly all of the original finish intact. There is no flash pitting on the rear face of the cylinder or the percussion nipples. The frame has some finish flaking that is typical of Remington revolvers but retains at least 95% of the high polish blue finish. The hammer has all of the case colors intact. The brass trigger guard has an untouched patina. The grips are excellent with nearly perfect ordnance final inspection mark and retain nearly all of original oil finish. This is an exceptional example of a Civil War Remington New Model Army revolver in as issued condition.
Remington New Model Army revolver manufactured c. 1864. Remington made over 110,000 New Model Army revolvers for the Ordnance Department during the Civil War. The Remington New Model Army revolvers were the primary handgun of the Federal cavalry during the last two years of the war. The New Model Army revolvers remained in service with the cavalry until they were replaced by the Colt Single Action Army revolver c. 1874. The revolver has a high polish blue finish on the barrel, loading lever, frame and cylinder. The hammer has a casehardened finish and the trigger guard is brass. The two piece walnut grips are oil finished. The top of the octagon barrel is roll stamped "PATENTED SEPT. 14, 1858/E. REMINGTON & SONS, ILLON, NEW YORK, U.S.A./NEW MODEL". Small "P" and "J" Ordnance sub-inspection marks are stamped on most major components. The Ordnance final inspection mark which consists of the script initials "JP" in a rectangle is stamped near the bottom of the left grip. The serial number, "90757" is stamped on the underside of the barrel. The partial serial number "0757" is stamped on the rear face of the cylinder.
Condition: Excellent. The revolver appears to be unfired and retains 90% plus of the bright original high polish blue and casehardened finish. The octagon barrel and six shot cylinder have nearly all of the original finish intact. There is no flash pitting on the rear face of the cylinder or the percussion nipples. The frame has some finish flaking that is typical of Remington revolvers but retains at least 95% of the high polish blue finish. The hammer has all of the case colors intact. The brass trigger guard has an untouched patina. The grips are excellent with nearly perfect ordnance final inspection mark and retain nearly all of original oil finish. This is an exceptional example of a Civil War Remington New Model Army revolver in as issued condition.
Documented Confederate Inspected Second Model LeMat Two-Barrel Revolver with Paris Address and Londo
Lot # 1008 (Sale Order: 9 of 952)
Manufacturer: Le MatBarrel Length: 6 3/4 inchModel: 2ndFrame Mat.: brownSerial #: 2322Low Est: 18000Condition: Fine. The revolver is all original. The barrel, cyHigh Est: 25000Caliber: 42 cal/ 16 gaOther: walnut checkered
Documented Confederate Inspected Second Model LeMat Two-Barrel Revolver with Paris Address and London Proofmarks
Rare Second Model LeMat Two-Barrel revolver made in Paris, France, c. 1864-1865. The top flat of the revolver barrel is roll stamped with the third style address "SYSTme LEMAT Bte S.G.D.G. PARIS". The right side of the barrel, the right side of the frame and the side of the cylinder are stamped with the serial number, "2322". The LeMat "Star/LM" is stamped on the right side of the barrel next to the serial number. London "Crown/V" and "Crown/CP" view and proofmarks are stamped on left side of the .42 caliber barrel, the grapeshot barrel and above each chamber of the nine-shot cylinder. The cylinder is stamped with the "M" inspection mark of Confederate Navy inspector Lieutenant William H. Murdaugh who inspected the Paris made LeMat revolvers sent to London for proofing and delivery to the Confederate agents in 1864. The revolver has the Second Model features that include a full octagon .42 caliber barrel, pivoting loading lever on the left side of the barrel, pull out disassembly latch on the front of the frame, round trigger guard with no spur, center mounted change lever on the hammer nose and boss on the butt frame with lanyard ring hole. The revolver has two piece checkered walnut grips. The unique LeMat revolver was patented by Dr. Jean Alexandre Francois LeMat of New Orleans, Louisiana in 1856 and featured a .42 caliber barrel with 9 shot cylinder that revolved on a smooth bore 16 gauge grapeshot barrel. A lever on the hammer pivoted the hammer nose to engage either the percussion nipples on the cylinder or the grapeshot barrel nipple. Approximately 2,900 LeMat revolvers were manufactured in Liege, Paris and Birmingham c.1856-65. During the Civil War the Confederate government awarded contracts for 900 LeMat revolvers for the Army and 600 revolvers for the Navy. A substantial number of LeMat revolvers were carried by prominent Confederate officers during the Civil War. The most famous of these officers was General J.E.B. Stuart who commanded the cavalry of the Army of Northern Virginia. This revolver is illustrated and described on page 209 of "LeMat, The Man, The Gun" by Forgett and Serpette. "Confederate Handguns" by Albaugh, Benet and Simmons lists LeMat serial number 2239, 2339, 2393, 2448, and 2469 as having London proofmarks and Lieutenant Murdaugh's "M" stamp on the cylinder. A copy of "LeMat, The Man, The Gun" is included with the revolver.
Condition: Fine. The revolver is all original. The barrel, cylinder, loading lever, hammer, frame and trigger guard have 40% original blue with the balance an untouched, deep brown patina with scattered patches of light pitting. The percussion nipples on the cylinder have light-moderate flash pitting; one nipple is broken. The walnut grips are fair with moderate-heavy handling wear. The LeMat markings, London proof and view marks, Confederate inspection marks and serial numbers are all crisp. The action is functional but the cylinder timing is off. All LeMat revolvers are scarce and desirable firearms. Confederate inspected LeMat revolvers, like this example are some of the most valuable and difficult to obtain of all Civil War handguns. This is an outstanding example of a unique LeMat two barrel revolver with genuine Confederate Navy inspection marks.
Rare Second Model LeMat Two-Barrel revolver made in Paris, France, c. 1864-1865. The top flat of the revolver barrel is roll stamped with the third style address "SYSTme LEMAT Bte S.G.D.G. PARIS". The right side of the barrel, the right side of the frame and the side of the cylinder are stamped with the serial number, "2322". The LeMat "Star/LM" is stamped on the right side of the barrel next to the serial number. London "Crown/V" and "Crown/CP" view and proofmarks are stamped on left side of the .42 caliber barrel, the grapeshot barrel and above each chamber of the nine-shot cylinder. The cylinder is stamped with the "M" inspection mark of Confederate Navy inspector Lieutenant William H. Murdaugh who inspected the Paris made LeMat revolvers sent to London for proofing and delivery to the Confederate agents in 1864. The revolver has the Second Model features that include a full octagon .42 caliber barrel, pivoting loading lever on the left side of the barrel, pull out disassembly latch on the front of the frame, round trigger guard with no spur, center mounted change lever on the hammer nose and boss on the butt frame with lanyard ring hole. The revolver has two piece checkered walnut grips. The unique LeMat revolver was patented by Dr. Jean Alexandre Francois LeMat of New Orleans, Louisiana in 1856 and featured a .42 caliber barrel with 9 shot cylinder that revolved on a smooth bore 16 gauge grapeshot barrel. A lever on the hammer pivoted the hammer nose to engage either the percussion nipples on the cylinder or the grapeshot barrel nipple. Approximately 2,900 LeMat revolvers were manufactured in Liege, Paris and Birmingham c.1856-65. During the Civil War the Confederate government awarded contracts for 900 LeMat revolvers for the Army and 600 revolvers for the Navy. A substantial number of LeMat revolvers were carried by prominent Confederate officers during the Civil War. The most famous of these officers was General J.E.B. Stuart who commanded the cavalry of the Army of Northern Virginia. This revolver is illustrated and described on page 209 of "LeMat, The Man, The Gun" by Forgett and Serpette. "Confederate Handguns" by Albaugh, Benet and Simmons lists LeMat serial number 2239, 2339, 2393, 2448, and 2469 as having London proofmarks and Lieutenant Murdaugh's "M" stamp on the cylinder. A copy of "LeMat, The Man, The Gun" is included with the revolver.
Condition: Fine. The revolver is all original. The barrel, cylinder, loading lever, hammer, frame and trigger guard have 40% original blue with the balance an untouched, deep brown patina with scattered patches of light pitting. The percussion nipples on the cylinder have light-moderate flash pitting; one nipple is broken. The walnut grips are fair with moderate-heavy handling wear. The LeMat markings, London proof and view marks, Confederate inspection marks and serial numbers are all crisp. The action is functional but the cylinder timing is off. All LeMat revolvers are scarce and desirable firearms. Confederate inspected LeMat revolvers, like this example are some of the most valuable and difficult to obtain of all Civil War handguns. This is an outstanding example of a unique LeMat two barrel revolver with genuine Confederate Navy inspection marks.
Exceptional U.S. Civil War Remington Model 1863 "Zouave" Percussion Contract Rifle with Sword Bayone
Lot # 1009 (Sale Order: 10 of 952)
Manufacturer: RemingtonBarrel Length: 33 inch roundModel: 1863Frame Mat.: blue/casehardenedSerial #: NSNStock Mat.: walnutCondition: Near new. The rifle is in unfired, as issued condiLow Est: 6500Caliber: 58 percussionHigh Est: 8500
Exceptional U.S. Civil War Remington Model 1863 "Zouave" Percussion Contract Rifle with Sword Bayonet
Manufactured by the Remington Arms Co. in 1863. Referred to by collectors as the "Zouave" rifle, the Model 1863 Contract Rifle was an improved version of the U.S. Model 1855 Rifle manufactured by the U.S. Harpers Ferry Arsenal. The Model 1863 Rifle was referred to in official documents as the "Harpers Ferry Pattern" rifle. The Model 1863 Rifle has the distinction of being the last percussion rifle adopted by the Ordnance Department and is generally considered to be the highest quality and best designed percussion military longarm. The barrel has a deep blue finish. The hammer and lock are casehardened. The screws and band springs have a niter blue finish. The forend cap, barrel bands, trigger guard, patch box and buttplate are brass. The stock is oil finished black walnut. The rifle has a heavy round barrel with wide base iron front sight and 1855 style rear sight with three folding blades. The right side of the muzzle has a lug for a saber bayonet. The bright finished straight shank tulip head ramrod is secured by a spring in the stock. The brass patch box is similar to the style used on the Model 1855 rifle and contains a spare percussion nipple. The lock plate is dated "1863" behind the hammer and roll stamped with the Federal Eagle and Shield motif above "U.S." "REMINGTON'S/ILLION N.Y" is roll-stamped ahead of the eagle motif. The top of the barrel is stamped with the date "1863". The "Eagle-head/P/V" acceptance proof and inspection marks are stamped to the left of the date. The left barrel flat is stamped "STEEL" followed by the Ordnance inspection stamp "H.S.L". "U.S." is stamped on the heel of the buttplate. "U" is stamped on the right side of both barrel bands facing the muzzle. "L" or "C" Ordnance sub-inspection marks are stamped on all of the brass furniture and the lock plate. The left stock flat is stamped with the Ordnance sub-inspection and final inspection marks. The upper mark consists of the script initials "HDJ" (Henry D. Jennings) in a rectangle and the lower mark has the initials "BH" (Benjamin Hannis) with a rectangular border. The rifle is complete with the original sword bayonet and scabbard. The bayonet has a bright finished 20 inch fluted blade and cast brass grip with down-turned quillion. "C" Ordnance sub-inspection marks are stamped on the grip and quillion. The scabbard has a black leather body with brass tip and throat and round brass frog stud.
Condition: Near new. The rifle is in unfired, as issued condition and shows only minor storage wear. The barrel, rear sight and trigger retain nearly all of the original blue finish. The exceptionally attractive case colors on the hammer and lock plate are vivid and nearly all intact. The screw heads retain most of the fire blue finish. The brass furniture has not been polished and has a good looking age patina. The stock is excellent plus with untouched feathered grain. Wear is limited to a few minor storage marks. The Ordnance proof and inspection marks on the barrel, stock and other components are sharp. The bayonet has nearly all of the original polish on the blade and is excellent. The black leather scabbard body has no flaking or stress marks and the stitching is tight. The cast brass bayonet grip and the brass scabbard tip and throat are in excellent condition with an attractive patina. This is an exceptional example of a Remington "Zouave" percussion rifle in nearly new condition.
Manufactured by the Remington Arms Co. in 1863. Referred to by collectors as the "Zouave" rifle, the Model 1863 Contract Rifle was an improved version of the U.S. Model 1855 Rifle manufactured by the U.S. Harpers Ferry Arsenal. The Model 1863 Rifle was referred to in official documents as the "Harpers Ferry Pattern" rifle. The Model 1863 Rifle has the distinction of being the last percussion rifle adopted by the Ordnance Department and is generally considered to be the highest quality and best designed percussion military longarm. The barrel has a deep blue finish. The hammer and lock are casehardened. The screws and band springs have a niter blue finish. The forend cap, barrel bands, trigger guard, patch box and buttplate are brass. The stock is oil finished black walnut. The rifle has a heavy round barrel with wide base iron front sight and 1855 style rear sight with three folding blades. The right side of the muzzle has a lug for a saber bayonet. The bright finished straight shank tulip head ramrod is secured by a spring in the stock. The brass patch box is similar to the style used on the Model 1855 rifle and contains a spare percussion nipple. The lock plate is dated "1863" behind the hammer and roll stamped with the Federal Eagle and Shield motif above "U.S." "REMINGTON'S/ILLION N.Y" is roll-stamped ahead of the eagle motif. The top of the barrel is stamped with the date "1863". The "Eagle-head/P/V" acceptance proof and inspection marks are stamped to the left of the date. The left barrel flat is stamped "STEEL" followed by the Ordnance inspection stamp "H.S.L". "U.S." is stamped on the heel of the buttplate. "U" is stamped on the right side of both barrel bands facing the muzzle. "L" or "C" Ordnance sub-inspection marks are stamped on all of the brass furniture and the lock plate. The left stock flat is stamped with the Ordnance sub-inspection and final inspection marks. The upper mark consists of the script initials "HDJ" (Henry D. Jennings) in a rectangle and the lower mark has the initials "BH" (Benjamin Hannis) with a rectangular border. The rifle is complete with the original sword bayonet and scabbard. The bayonet has a bright finished 20 inch fluted blade and cast brass grip with down-turned quillion. "C" Ordnance sub-inspection marks are stamped on the grip and quillion. The scabbard has a black leather body with brass tip and throat and round brass frog stud.
Condition: Near new. The rifle is in unfired, as issued condition and shows only minor storage wear. The barrel, rear sight and trigger retain nearly all of the original blue finish. The exceptionally attractive case colors on the hammer and lock plate are vivid and nearly all intact. The screw heads retain most of the fire blue finish. The brass furniture has not been polished and has a good looking age patina. The stock is excellent plus with untouched feathered grain. Wear is limited to a few minor storage marks. The Ordnance proof and inspection marks on the barrel, stock and other components are sharp. The bayonet has nearly all of the original polish on the blade and is excellent. The black leather scabbard body has no flaking or stress marks and the stitching is tight. The cast brass bayonet grip and the brass scabbard tip and throat are in excellent condition with an attractive patina. This is an exceptional example of a Remington "Zouave" percussion rifle in nearly new condition.
Very Fine Scarce Civil War Millbury Model 1861 Percussion Rifle-Musket with Bayonet
Lot # 1010 (Sale Order: 11 of 952)
Manufacturer: US MilburyBarrel Length: 40 inch roundModel: 1864Frame Mat.: bright/casehardenedSerial #: NSNStock Mat.: walnutCondition: Very fine. The hammer and lock plate retain 98% plLow Est: 2750Caliber: 58High Est: 4250
Very Fine Scarce Civil War Millbury Model 1861 Percussion Rifle-Musket with Bayonet
Believed to have been manufactured by A.H. Waters & Co. of Millbury, Massachusetts, this is a very scarce example of a U.S. Civil War era Model 1861 rifle-musket. The lock plate is dated "1864" at the rear and has the correct unusual eagle facing to the rear with downward point wings (in contrast to all other contract rifle-muskets of this type) and "U.S." MILLBURY" is stamped ahead of the hammer. The barrel, like the lock, is dated "1864" with the left side at the breech having "V/P/eagle head" proofs and "PB" inspector initials. The rifle-musket is equipped with a three leaf rear sight marked "1," "3" and "5." The three barrel bands are stamped with the letter "U" on the right side and single letter inspector initials are stamped on most of the components. It has the armory bright finish with casehardened hammer and lock plate. The full length stock has two script letter cartouches on the left flat and the buttplate is stamped "US" on the tang. The socket bayonet is marked "US."
Condition: Very fine. The hammer and lock plate retain 98% plus of the very attractive vivid original case colors. The remaining metal surfaces have a very attractive bright appearance. Limited pin point pitting is present. The stock is excellent with some scattered minor pressure dents. The cartouches are legible. A scarce U.S. long arm that would be great addition to any Civil War collection!
Believed to have been manufactured by A.H. Waters & Co. of Millbury, Massachusetts, this is a very scarce example of a U.S. Civil War era Model 1861 rifle-musket. The lock plate is dated "1864" at the rear and has the correct unusual eagle facing to the rear with downward point wings (in contrast to all other contract rifle-muskets of this type) and "U.S." MILLBURY" is stamped ahead of the hammer. The barrel, like the lock, is dated "1864" with the left side at the breech having "V/P/eagle head" proofs and "PB" inspector initials. The rifle-musket is equipped with a three leaf rear sight marked "1," "3" and "5." The three barrel bands are stamped with the letter "U" on the right side and single letter inspector initials are stamped on most of the components. It has the armory bright finish with casehardened hammer and lock plate. The full length stock has two script letter cartouches on the left flat and the buttplate is stamped "US" on the tang. The socket bayonet is marked "US."
Condition: Very fine. The hammer and lock plate retain 98% plus of the very attractive vivid original case colors. The remaining metal surfaces have a very attractive bright appearance. Limited pin point pitting is present. The stock is excellent with some scattered minor pressure dents. The cartouches are legible. A scarce U.S. long arm that would be great addition to any Civil War collection!
Extremely Rare One of Only Ten Factory Engraved Sharps Model 1851 Sporting Carbine
Lot # 1011 (Sale Order: 12 of 952)
Manufacturer: Sharps Rifle Manufacturing CompanyBarrel Length: 21 inch roundModel: 1851-CarbineFrame Mat.: brown/casehardenedSerial #: 1776Stock Mat.: walnutCondition: Fine. The carbine retains 40% of the original browLow Est: 20000Caliber: 45High Est: 40000
Extremely Rare One of Only Ten Factory Engraved Sharps Model 1851 Sporting Carbine
This is a very nice example of an extremely rare factory engraved Sharps Model 1851 Sporting Carbine manufactured by Robins & Lawrence in Windsor, Vermont, between October 1852 and April 1855. The carbine has the distinctive Maynard priming mechanism. The receiver lacks the sling ring hole in the left side found on Model 1851 Sporting Carbines below serial number 900. "SHARPS FIREARMS" by Frank Sellers indicates that a total of 10 Model 1851 Sporting Carbines were manufactured with 60 bore (45 caliber) barrels, engraved receivers, patch boxes and buttplates, and varnished stocks and forearms. The carbine has a brown finished barrel secured by a brass barrel band. The receiver, hammer and lever have a casehardened finish. The patch box and buttplate and buttplate are brass. The carbine is not fitted with the sling bar found on lower grade Model 1851 Carbines. The receiver, hammer, lever, patch box and buttplate are decorated with delicate and well-executed scroll engraving. The barrel has a folding Beach-type front sight and 'Squirrel Ear' rear sight. A folding leaf rear sight is mounted on a post on the upper tang. The top of the barrel is marked "ROBBINS&/LAWRENCE" between the barrel band and rear sight. "C. SHARPS/PATENT/1848" is stamped on the upper tang followed by the serial number, "1776". The pellet primer door is marked: "EDWARD MAYNARD/PATENTEE/1845" and serial numbered "1776" on the inside. Mounted with a smooth varnished walnut forearm and straight grip stock.
Condition: Fine. The carbine retains 40% of the original brown on the barrel with an attractive deep brown patina on the balance. The remaining metal surfaces have a smooth gray patina with strong original bright case colors on the inside edge of the hammer and in the loading cut out of the receiver. There are traces of original niter blue finish on the rear sight. The markings are clear and metal surfaces are generally smooth with some roughness near the muzzle. The Beach front sight is missing the post. There is some scattered and very light pitting on the sides of the receiver and lock plate. The top of the breechblock and hammer face show only traces of flash pitting. The engraving is crisp. The Maynard tape primer mechanism is complete and functional. The brass barrel band, patch box and buttplate have an attractive unpolished aged patina. The engraving on the patch box and buttplate is sharp. The stock and forearm have moderate handling wear and are good overall with most of the original high polish varnish. There is a period repaired crack in the right side of the stock wrist that extends from the upper to lower receiver tang. This is a fine example of an extremely rare factory engraved Sharps Model 1851 Sporting Carbine.
This is a very nice example of an extremely rare factory engraved Sharps Model 1851 Sporting Carbine manufactured by Robins & Lawrence in Windsor, Vermont, between October 1852 and April 1855. The carbine has the distinctive Maynard priming mechanism. The receiver lacks the sling ring hole in the left side found on Model 1851 Sporting Carbines below serial number 900. "SHARPS FIREARMS" by Frank Sellers indicates that a total of 10 Model 1851 Sporting Carbines were manufactured with 60 bore (45 caliber) barrels, engraved receivers, patch boxes and buttplates, and varnished stocks and forearms. The carbine has a brown finished barrel secured by a brass barrel band. The receiver, hammer and lever have a casehardened finish. The patch box and buttplate and buttplate are brass. The carbine is not fitted with the sling bar found on lower grade Model 1851 Carbines. The receiver, hammer, lever, patch box and buttplate are decorated with delicate and well-executed scroll engraving. The barrel has a folding Beach-type front sight and 'Squirrel Ear' rear sight. A folding leaf rear sight is mounted on a post on the upper tang. The top of the barrel is marked "ROBBINS&/LAWRENCE" between the barrel band and rear sight. "C. SHARPS/PATENT/1848" is stamped on the upper tang followed by the serial number, "1776". The pellet primer door is marked: "EDWARD MAYNARD/PATENTEE/1845" and serial numbered "1776" on the inside. Mounted with a smooth varnished walnut forearm and straight grip stock.
Condition: Fine. The carbine retains 40% of the original brown on the barrel with an attractive deep brown patina on the balance. The remaining metal surfaces have a smooth gray patina with strong original bright case colors on the inside edge of the hammer and in the loading cut out of the receiver. There are traces of original niter blue finish on the rear sight. The markings are clear and metal surfaces are generally smooth with some roughness near the muzzle. The Beach front sight is missing the post. There is some scattered and very light pitting on the sides of the receiver and lock plate. The top of the breechblock and hammer face show only traces of flash pitting. The engraving is crisp. The Maynard tape primer mechanism is complete and functional. The brass barrel band, patch box and buttplate have an attractive unpolished aged patina. The engraving on the patch box and buttplate is sharp. The stock and forearm have moderate handling wear and are good overall with most of the original high polish varnish. There is a period repaired crack in the right side of the stock wrist that extends from the upper to lower receiver tang. This is a fine example of an extremely rare factory engraved Sharps Model 1851 Sporting Carbine.
Excellent Civil War Martial Rodgers & Spencer Single Action Army Revolver
Lot # 1012 (Sale Order: 13 of 952)
Manufacturer: Rogers & SpencerBarrel Length: 7 1/2 inch octagonModel: ArmyFrame Mat.: blueSerial #: 1333Low Est: 4500Condition: Excellent. The revolver retains 97% of the originaHigh Est: 6500Caliber: 44 percussionOther: walnut
Excellent Civil War Martial Rodgers & Spencer Single Action Army Revolver
This six-shot .44 caliber percussion single action revolver was manufactured by the Rogers & Spencer Col. of Willow Dale, New York, and was part of a 1864 Ordnance Department contract for 5,000 revolvers. Most of these Rodges & Spencer revolvers were delivered after the conclusion of hostilities in April 1865 and were never issued. The top strap is marked "ROGERS & SPENCER /UTICA N-Y". The matching serial number is located on the bottom of the grip strap, the cylinder, the underside of the barrel, the loading lever, cylinder and the left side of the frame. Ordnance "B" sub-inspection marks are stamped on the barrel, frame, loading lever, cylinder, trigger guard, and grips. Cone front and frame notch rear sights, blue finish with casehardened hammer and loading lever. Fitted with smooth walnut grips with a sharp boxed "RPB" cartouche on the lower left side and each panel is numbered to the gun on the inside.
Condition: Excellent. The revolver retains 97% of the original blue finish, showing scattered patches of smooth brown patina as well as with some bright edge wear and handling marks. The grips are fine as repaired, with a mended crack on the right panel and a few scattered minor dings and scratches. The cartouche on the left panel remains sharp. The markings are sharp. The action is excellent.
This six-shot .44 caliber percussion single action revolver was manufactured by the Rogers & Spencer Col. of Willow Dale, New York, and was part of a 1864 Ordnance Department contract for 5,000 revolvers. Most of these Rodges & Spencer revolvers were delivered after the conclusion of hostilities in April 1865 and were never issued. The top strap is marked "ROGERS & SPENCER /UTICA N-Y". The matching serial number is located on the bottom of the grip strap, the cylinder, the underside of the barrel, the loading lever, cylinder and the left side of the frame. Ordnance "B" sub-inspection marks are stamped on the barrel, frame, loading lever, cylinder, trigger guard, and grips. Cone front and frame notch rear sights, blue finish with casehardened hammer and loading lever. Fitted with smooth walnut grips with a sharp boxed "RPB" cartouche on the lower left side and each panel is numbered to the gun on the inside.
Condition: Excellent. The revolver retains 97% of the original blue finish, showing scattered patches of smooth brown patina as well as with some bright edge wear and handling marks. The grips are fine as repaired, with a mended crack on the right panel and a few scattered minor dings and scratches. The cartouche on the left panel remains sharp. The markings are sharp. The action is excellent.
Excellent Martially Inspected Civil War Starr Arms Model 1858 Double Action Revolver
Lot # 1013 (Sale Order: 14 of 952)
Manufacturer: Starr Arms CompanyBarrel Length: 6 inch roundModel: 1858Frame Mat.: blueSerial #: 8655Low Est: 3000Condition: Very fine. The revolver retains 75% plus of the brHigh Est: 4500Caliber: 44 percussionOther: walnut
Excellent Martially Inspected Civil War Starr Arms Model 1858 Double Action Revolver
Manufactured in the 1850's and 60's. The left side of the frame is marked with the one line address and the one line Starr patent date is on the right side of the frame. The matching serial number is marked on the barrel, barrel lug, cylinder, frame in the hammer well, and on the inside of the hammer. MBH/ 0131340" has been scratched into the frame beneath the cylinder and on the front strap. Single letter inspection marks are stamped on several components. Blade front and hammer notch rear sights, blue finish with casehardened hammer, trigger and loading lever, and fitted with a smooth one-piece walnut grip with a sharp four letter cartouche on the left side and a three letter on the right.
Condition: Very fine. The revolver retains 75% plus of the bright original high polish blue finish, showing areas of brown patina, strongest on the grip straps, forward portion of the barrel and trigger guard, showing some scattered handling marks and mild edge wear. The grip is excellent, with some minor dings concentrated mainly on the bottom. The markings are clear. The action is fine.
Manufactured in the 1850's and 60's. The left side of the frame is marked with the one line address and the one line Starr patent date is on the right side of the frame. The matching serial number is marked on the barrel, barrel lug, cylinder, frame in the hammer well, and on the inside of the hammer. MBH/ 0131340" has been scratched into the frame beneath the cylinder and on the front strap. Single letter inspection marks are stamped on several components. Blade front and hammer notch rear sights, blue finish with casehardened hammer, trigger and loading lever, and fitted with a smooth one-piece walnut grip with a sharp four letter cartouche on the left side and a three letter on the right.
Condition: Very fine. The revolver retains 75% plus of the bright original high polish blue finish, showing areas of brown patina, strongest on the grip straps, forward portion of the barrel and trigger guard, showing some scattered handling marks and mild edge wear. The grip is excellent, with some minor dings concentrated mainly on the bottom. The markings are clear. The action is fine.
Cased Lap Desk of Two English Proofed Post Civil War Colt Model 1849 Percussion Pocket Revolvers Ins
Lot # 1014 (Sale Order: 15 of 952)
Low Est: 10000High Est: 20000
Cased Lap Desk of Two English Proofed Post Civil War Colt Model 1849 Percussion Pocket Revolvers Inscribed to Confederate General and U.S. Senator Randall Lee Gibson with Accessories and Presidential Pardon -A) Colt Model 1849 Revolver
A) This lot consists of two Colt Model 1849 revolvers inscribed to Confederate General and U.S. Senator Randall Lee Gibson. The back strap on both revolvers is inscribed "Gen. R.L. Gibson C.S.A./New Orleans." Born at Spring Hill, Kentucky, on September 10, 1832, Randall Lee Gibson grew up on his father's plantation in Terrebonne parish. He graduated from Yale college in 1853 and went on to study law at the University of Louisiana in New Orleans. Gibson became heavily involved in the pro-secession faction of the Democratic Party and was an aide-de-camp to Governor Moore before entering the Confederate Army in March 1861 as a Captain in the First Louisiana Artillery. By the late summer of 1861, he was commissioned as a Colonel in the Thirteenth Louisiana Infantry. In April of 1862 Gibson and his men participated in the Hornet's Nest during the Battle of Shiloh. The Hornet's Nest was a position on the battlefield where Union forces held off fierce Confederate attacks. Ordered by General Braxton Bragg, Gibson led his brigade in three unsupported attacks on the Hornet's Nest. Union guns nearly destroyed Gibbon's brigade and his failure to overcome heavy Union fire resulted in Bragg calling Gibson "an arrant coward." Although the Union line ultimately collapsed at the Hornet's Nest, their sacrifice allowed General Grant time to regroup his scattered and retreating army and establish a new defense. Gibson went on to fight in the subsequent campaigns of the Army of Tennessee, which ended with the Battle of Spanish Fort. In January 1864, he was promoted to Brigadier General. He and his men fought with distinguish at the Spanish Fort. Leading a force of 2,500 men, Gibson was able to resist a siege until the last moment before escaping at night. Gen. Richard Taylor commented, "Gibson's stubborn defense and skillful retreat make this one of the best achievements of the war." After the war, Gibson practiced law at New Orleans until he was elected as a Louisiana Democrat in the House of Representatives in 1875 and then elected as a U.S. Senator in 1882 which he served as until his death in 1892. During his postbellum political career, Gibson deplored the gap between the rich and poor, fought for a reformist public school agenda that included federal funding, petitioned for levee construction and other flood control measures, and sought common ground between the extreme political positions of his era. The "A" revolver was manufactured in 1864 and the "B" revolver was manufactured in 1868. Standard one line New York barrel address on the top barrel flat, "COLTS/PATENT" on the left side of the frame (this marking is double stamped on the "A" revolver), "31 CAL" on the trigger guard and the stagecoach holdup scene roll-engraved on the cylinder. The left side of the barrel lug is marked with "crown/V' and "crown/GP" proof marks with the two alternating between each chamber on the cylinder. The matching serial number is marked on the barrel, frame, trigger guard and back strap with the partial serial number on the barrel wedge, cylinder and arbor pin. Blue finish with casehardened hammer, frame and loading lever and fitted with a smooth one piece varnished walnut grip. The revolvers are cased in a leatherette English lap desk with accessories. The top of the case has a folding brass handle and the interior has a lid compartment cover marked "W. LEUCHARS/38 PICADILLY LONDON." The brass circular turn lock has the W. Leuchars marking along with "M/592." There is a side compartment containing an ink case, a light case, and a Leroy W. Fairchild pen with case. The main compartment has folding covers featuring a silk line portfolio with the other side retaining three ivory mounted writing tools. The French style navy blue velvet fitted interior retains the two revolvers, an unmarked powder flask, a steel Colt's patent two cavity bullet mold, a screwdriver and an Eley cap tin. With this lot is a Gibbon's official Presidential pardon which is dated Sept. 25, 1866. The pardon has been laminated.
Manufucture: Colt
Model: 1849
BBL: 4 inch octagon
Stock:
Guage: 31 percussion
Finish: blue/casehardened/silver
Grips: walnut
Serial Number: 252675
Condition: Very good. The revolver retains traces of original blue finish and case colors with a mottled brown-gray patina on the balance. The grip straps retain traces of original silver plating with the exposed brass having a pleasant mellow patina. Most of the cylinder scene remains. The grip is very fine showing some minor handling marks. The case is very fine showing some scuffs and handling marks. The accessories are very good or better.
B) As described in "A."
Manufucture: Colt
Model: 1849
BBL: 4
A) This lot consists of two Colt Model 1849 revolvers inscribed to Confederate General and U.S. Senator Randall Lee Gibson. The back strap on both revolvers is inscribed "Gen. R.L. Gibson C.S.A./New Orleans." Born at Spring Hill, Kentucky, on September 10, 1832, Randall Lee Gibson grew up on his father's plantation in Terrebonne parish. He graduated from Yale college in 1853 and went on to study law at the University of Louisiana in New Orleans. Gibson became heavily involved in the pro-secession faction of the Democratic Party and was an aide-de-camp to Governor Moore before entering the Confederate Army in March 1861 as a Captain in the First Louisiana Artillery. By the late summer of 1861, he was commissioned as a Colonel in the Thirteenth Louisiana Infantry. In April of 1862 Gibson and his men participated in the Hornet's Nest during the Battle of Shiloh. The Hornet's Nest was a position on the battlefield where Union forces held off fierce Confederate attacks. Ordered by General Braxton Bragg, Gibson led his brigade in three unsupported attacks on the Hornet's Nest. Union guns nearly destroyed Gibbon's brigade and his failure to overcome heavy Union fire resulted in Bragg calling Gibson "an arrant coward." Although the Union line ultimately collapsed at the Hornet's Nest, their sacrifice allowed General Grant time to regroup his scattered and retreating army and establish a new defense. Gibson went on to fight in the subsequent campaigns of the Army of Tennessee, which ended with the Battle of Spanish Fort. In January 1864, he was promoted to Brigadier General. He and his men fought with distinguish at the Spanish Fort. Leading a force of 2,500 men, Gibson was able to resist a siege until the last moment before escaping at night. Gen. Richard Taylor commented, "Gibson's stubborn defense and skillful retreat make this one of the best achievements of the war." After the war, Gibson practiced law at New Orleans until he was elected as a Louisiana Democrat in the House of Representatives in 1875 and then elected as a U.S. Senator in 1882 which he served as until his death in 1892. During his postbellum political career, Gibson deplored the gap between the rich and poor, fought for a reformist public school agenda that included federal funding, petitioned for levee construction and other flood control measures, and sought common ground between the extreme political positions of his era. The "A" revolver was manufactured in 1864 and the "B" revolver was manufactured in 1868. Standard one line New York barrel address on the top barrel flat, "COLTS/PATENT" on the left side of the frame (this marking is double stamped on the "A" revolver), "31 CAL" on the trigger guard and the stagecoach holdup scene roll-engraved on the cylinder. The left side of the barrel lug is marked with "crown/V' and "crown/GP" proof marks with the two alternating between each chamber on the cylinder. The matching serial number is marked on the barrel, frame, trigger guard and back strap with the partial serial number on the barrel wedge, cylinder and arbor pin. Blue finish with casehardened hammer, frame and loading lever and fitted with a smooth one piece varnished walnut grip. The revolvers are cased in a leatherette English lap desk with accessories. The top of the case has a folding brass handle and the interior has a lid compartment cover marked "W. LEUCHARS/38 PICADILLY LONDON." The brass circular turn lock has the W. Leuchars marking along with "M/592." There is a side compartment containing an ink case, a light case, and a Leroy W. Fairchild pen with case. The main compartment has folding covers featuring a silk line portfolio with the other side retaining three ivory mounted writing tools. The French style navy blue velvet fitted interior retains the two revolvers, an unmarked powder flask, a steel Colt's patent two cavity bullet mold, a screwdriver and an Eley cap tin. With this lot is a Gibbon's official Presidential pardon which is dated Sept. 25, 1866. The pardon has been laminated.
Manufucture: Colt
Model: 1849
BBL: 4 inch octagon
Stock:
Guage: 31 percussion
Finish: blue/casehardened/silver
Grips: walnut
Serial Number: 252675
Condition: Very good. The revolver retains traces of original blue finish and case colors with a mottled brown-gray patina on the balance. The grip straps retain traces of original silver plating with the exposed brass having a pleasant mellow patina. Most of the cylinder scene remains. The grip is very fine showing some minor handling marks. The case is very fine showing some scuffs and handling marks. The accessories are very good or better.
B) As described in "A."
Manufucture: Colt
Model: 1849
BBL: 4
Documented and Historic Civil War Remington Model 1863 New Model Navy Revolver Identified to a Union
Lot # 1015 (Sale Order: 16 of 952)
Manufacturer: Remington Arms IncBarrel Length: 7 3/8 inch octagonModel: New Model Army RevolverFrame Mat.: blueSerial #: 33644Low Est: 5000Condition: Good. The revolver shows moderate service use and High Est: 9500Caliber: 36 percussionOther: walnut
Documented and Historic Civil War Remington Model 1863 New Model Navy Revolver Identified to a Union Officer
This is a solid example of a Remington New Model Navy Revolver with Civil War history to both a relative of Robert E Lee and Daniel Boone. The revolver is accompanied by extensive documentation that indicates it was the property of James A. Price. Price was a resident of Weston, Missouri, where he practiced dentistry. His mother was a first cousin of Confederate General Robert E. Lee and he married the great granddaughter of frontiersman Daniel Boone. During the Civil War James A. Price served as a Captain in the 18th Missouri Volunteer Infantry which fought as part of the Union forces. Interestingly, Price chose to stay with the Union despite his deep southern background and living in a southern Missouri community. Captain Price was wounded and narrowly escaped capture at the "Hornets Nest" during the Battle of Shiloh on April 6, 1862. As Captain of Company K, 18th Missouri Volunteers, Price was part of a small group led by General Prentiss that held off a series of fierce Confederate attacks. But once surrounded by Confederate troops, General Prentiss surrendered himself and what remained of those under his command (2,200-2,400 men). The heroics of General Prentiss and other men like Price allowed General Grant to regroup his scattered and retreating army and establish a new defense. Price, who escaped the "Hornest Nest" and still suffering from his wounds, subsequently saw action at the Battle of Corinth and afterwards resigned from the service due to disability on July 7, 1862. Later in the war Price served as a Colonel in the Missouri State Militia. After the war, Price returned to Weston where efforts from a southern sympathic town attempted to discredit his war record and take away his pension. Several men who served under Price's command during the Battle of Shiloh wrote letters to defend their Captain with one stating, "No braver man ever looked into the muzzle of Rebel muskets than Captain James A. Price. I was with him in the times that tried men's souls and I know whereof I speak." The revolver is complete with extensive documentation of the Price family. The documents state that this revolver was found in Price's campaign trunk in the family home in Weston, Missouri. The revolver was on display for thirteen years at the museum located in the Price-Loyles House in Weston. The revolver has a blue frame and octagon barrel, casehardened loading lever and hammer, brass trigger guard and two piece walnut grips. The top barrel flat is roll-stamped "PATENTED SEPT. 14. 1858/REMINGTON & SONS.ILLION.NEW YORK U.S.A./NEW MODEL." The serial number "33644" is stamped on the underside of the barrel and left side of the frame under the grip. Remington manufactured approximately 22,000 New Model Navy revolvers between 1863 and 1888.
Condition: Good. The revolver shows moderate service use and retains traces of original blue finish with the balance a dark brown patina. The frame shows patches of light pitting with moderate flash pitting on the percussion nipples and the faces of the cylinder. The hammer retains traces of the original case colors. The grips show extensive handling wear with numerous minor dents and scratches. The barrel markings are clear. The action is fine. This is a solid example of a Civil War production Remington Model 1863 New Model Navy Revolver with extensive documentation that indicates ownership by a Civil War veteran and prominent Missouri pioneer.
This is a solid example of a Remington New Model Navy Revolver with Civil War history to both a relative of Robert E Lee and Daniel Boone. The revolver is accompanied by extensive documentation that indicates it was the property of James A. Price. Price was a resident of Weston, Missouri, where he practiced dentistry. His mother was a first cousin of Confederate General Robert E. Lee and he married the great granddaughter of frontiersman Daniel Boone. During the Civil War James A. Price served as a Captain in the 18th Missouri Volunteer Infantry which fought as part of the Union forces. Interestingly, Price chose to stay with the Union despite his deep southern background and living in a southern Missouri community. Captain Price was wounded and narrowly escaped capture at the "Hornets Nest" during the Battle of Shiloh on April 6, 1862. As Captain of Company K, 18th Missouri Volunteers, Price was part of a small group led by General Prentiss that held off a series of fierce Confederate attacks. But once surrounded by Confederate troops, General Prentiss surrendered himself and what remained of those under his command (2,200-2,400 men). The heroics of General Prentiss and other men like Price allowed General Grant to regroup his scattered and retreating army and establish a new defense. Price, who escaped the "Hornest Nest" and still suffering from his wounds, subsequently saw action at the Battle of Corinth and afterwards resigned from the service due to disability on July 7, 1862. Later in the war Price served as a Colonel in the Missouri State Militia. After the war, Price returned to Weston where efforts from a southern sympathic town attempted to discredit his war record and take away his pension. Several men who served under Price's command during the Battle of Shiloh wrote letters to defend their Captain with one stating, "No braver man ever looked into the muzzle of Rebel muskets than Captain James A. Price. I was with him in the times that tried men's souls and I know whereof I speak." The revolver is complete with extensive documentation of the Price family. The documents state that this revolver was found in Price's campaign trunk in the family home in Weston, Missouri. The revolver was on display for thirteen years at the museum located in the Price-Loyles House in Weston. The revolver has a blue frame and octagon barrel, casehardened loading lever and hammer, brass trigger guard and two piece walnut grips. The top barrel flat is roll-stamped "PATENTED SEPT. 14. 1858/REMINGTON & SONS.ILLION.NEW YORK U.S.A./NEW MODEL." The serial number "33644" is stamped on the underside of the barrel and left side of the frame under the grip. Remington manufactured approximately 22,000 New Model Navy revolvers between 1863 and 1888.
Condition: Good. The revolver shows moderate service use and retains traces of original blue finish with the balance a dark brown patina. The frame shows patches of light pitting with moderate flash pitting on the percussion nipples and the faces of the cylinder. The hammer retains traces of the original case colors. The grips show extensive handling wear with numerous minor dents and scratches. The barrel markings are clear. The action is fine. This is a solid example of a Civil War production Remington Model 1863 New Model Navy Revolver with extensive documentation that indicates ownership by a Civil War veteran and prominent Missouri pioneer.
Rare Civil War Confederate Spiller and Burr Percussion Revolver
Lot # 1016 (Sale Order: 17 of 952)
Manufacturer: Spiller & BurrBarrel Length: 6 inch octagonModel: NavyFrame Mat.: blue/brassSerial #: 1248Low Est: 9500Condition: About good, incomplete. The revolver shows the harHigh Est: 16000Caliber: 36 percussionOther: walnut
Rare Civil War Confederate Spiller and Burr Percussion Revolver
Brass frame percussion revolver manufactured by Spiller and Burr in Macon, Georgia c. 1864. The revolver has a distinctive flat sided brass frame with six-shot cylinder with six stop slots, octagon barrel and two-piece walnut grips. The revolver has a sighting groove on the top strap and a brass cone front sight. The hammer has borderless knurling on the spur and the cylinder has a safety notch located between each percussion nipple. The serial number "1248" is stamped on the underside of the barrel, on the top of the loading lever and on the bottom of the grip strap. "C.S." is stamped on the right side of the frame ahead of the cylinder. The Spiller and Burr factory was initially located in Richmond, Virginia, subsequently relocated to Atlanta, Georgia, in 1862 and in January 1864 moved again to the Macon Armory in Georgia. Total production at all three locations is estimated to be approximately 1450 revolvers. The high serial number of this revolver indicates that it was probably manufactured at the Macon Armory in 1864.
Condition: About good, incomplete. The revolver shows the hard use that is typical of Confederate made weapons but is an all original Spiller and Burr revolver. The barrel and loading lever have a smooth, dark brown patina. The serial numbers on both components are sharp. The cylinder has the same dark brown patina as the barrel and lever with moderate flash pitting on the rear face and percussion nipples. The fine brass frame has a deep, untouched patina. The frame has numerous light dents and scratches and some scattered patches of surface discoloration. Two deep notches are filed across the back strap and grips. The "C.S." marking on the frame and the serial numbers on the backstrap, barrel and lever are crisp. The hammer and trigger have a dark patina; the forward portion of the hammer has moderate flash pitting. The cylinder will not turn and the hammer will not fully cock. The cylinder pin screw in the frame is missing. The grips are in poor condition; the right grip is missing a 1 3/4-inch by 1/4-inch chip along the back strap and has a deep scratch at the junction with the frame. The left grip has a 3/4-inch chip missing from the bottom front edge and a hair-line crack that runs from the screw escutcheon to the top of the grip. Although this revolver shows hard use, it is a rare example of an all original Confederate Spiller and Burr percussion revolver.
Brass frame percussion revolver manufactured by Spiller and Burr in Macon, Georgia c. 1864. The revolver has a distinctive flat sided brass frame with six-shot cylinder with six stop slots, octagon barrel and two-piece walnut grips. The revolver has a sighting groove on the top strap and a brass cone front sight. The hammer has borderless knurling on the spur and the cylinder has a safety notch located between each percussion nipple. The serial number "1248" is stamped on the underside of the barrel, on the top of the loading lever and on the bottom of the grip strap. "C.S." is stamped on the right side of the frame ahead of the cylinder. The Spiller and Burr factory was initially located in Richmond, Virginia, subsequently relocated to Atlanta, Georgia, in 1862 and in January 1864 moved again to the Macon Armory in Georgia. Total production at all three locations is estimated to be approximately 1450 revolvers. The high serial number of this revolver indicates that it was probably manufactured at the Macon Armory in 1864.
Condition: About good, incomplete. The revolver shows the hard use that is typical of Confederate made weapons but is an all original Spiller and Burr revolver. The barrel and loading lever have a smooth, dark brown patina. The serial numbers on both components are sharp. The cylinder has the same dark brown patina as the barrel and lever with moderate flash pitting on the rear face and percussion nipples. The fine brass frame has a deep, untouched patina. The frame has numerous light dents and scratches and some scattered patches of surface discoloration. Two deep notches are filed across the back strap and grips. The "C.S." marking on the frame and the serial numbers on the backstrap, barrel and lever are crisp. The hammer and trigger have a dark patina; the forward portion of the hammer has moderate flash pitting. The cylinder will not turn and the hammer will not fully cock. The cylinder pin screw in the frame is missing. The grips are in poor condition; the right grip is missing a 1 3/4-inch by 1/4-inch chip along the back strap and has a deep scratch at the junction with the frame. The left grip has a 3/4-inch chip missing from the bottom front edge and a hair-line crack that runs from the screw escutcheon to the top of the grip. Although this revolver shows hard use, it is a rare example of an all original Confederate Spiller and Burr percussion revolver.
Civil War Maynard Single Shot Percussion Carbine
Lot # 1017 (Sale Order: 18 of 952)
Manufacturer: Massachusetts Arms CoBarrel Length: 20 inch roundModel: Maynard-2nd CarbineFrame Mat.: blue/casehardenedSerial #: 10114Stock Mat.: walnutCondition: Fine with 70% blue finish remaining on the barrel Low Est: 2500Caliber: 50High Est: 3750
Civil War Maynard Single Shot Percussion Carbine
This is a Second Model carbine as manufactured by the Massachusetts Arms Company of Chicopee Falls Mass. Manufactured between 1860 and 1865. The left side of the receiver is marked "EDWARD MAYNARD/PATENTEE/MAY 27. 1851./DEC. 6. 1859." The right side is marked "MANUFACTURED BY/MASS. ARMS CO./CHICOPEE FALLS." There is a "JM" inspection mark on the left side barrel flat and the serial number is marked on the lower tang. Regulation cavalry sling bar and ring on the left side of the receiver. Fixed front sight and two leaf folding rear sight to 500 yards and smooth straight grip stock with boxed "AJN" and "JM" inspector cartouches.
Condition: Fine with 70% blue finish remaining on the barrel and the balance a smooth brown patina. The casehardened parts have small areas of discoloration. The stock is fine with exceptional and original raised feathered grain, some minor scratches and dents. All of the markings are clear and the cartouches are crisp. Firing pin is absent but function correctly.
This is a Second Model carbine as manufactured by the Massachusetts Arms Company of Chicopee Falls Mass. Manufactured between 1860 and 1865. The left side of the receiver is marked "EDWARD MAYNARD/PATENTEE/MAY 27. 1851./DEC. 6. 1859." The right side is marked "MANUFACTURED BY/MASS. ARMS CO./CHICOPEE FALLS." There is a "JM" inspection mark on the left side barrel flat and the serial number is marked on the lower tang. Regulation cavalry sling bar and ring on the left side of the receiver. Fixed front sight and two leaf folding rear sight to 500 yards and smooth straight grip stock with boxed "AJN" and "JM" inspector cartouches.
Condition: Fine with 70% blue finish remaining on the barrel and the balance a smooth brown patina. The casehardened parts have small areas of discoloration. The stock is fine with exceptional and original raised feathered grain, some minor scratches and dents. All of the markings are clear and the cartouches are crisp. Firing pin is absent but function correctly.
Rare Martially Inspected Civil War Ball & Williams Ballard Carbine
Lot # 1018 (Sale Order: 19 of 952)
Manufacturer: Ball & WilliamsBarrel Length: 22 inch part octagonModel: BallardFrame Mat.: blueSerial #: 9778Stock Mat.: walnutCondition: Fine. The carbine retains 30% of the original blueLow Est: 2500Caliber: 44 RFHigh Est: 3750
Rare Martially Inspected Civil War Ball & Williams Ballard Carbine
Manufactured in the 1860s with this example having been U.S. martially inspected. Ball & Williams received a U.S. contract for 5,000 carbines in January 1864 but only delivered 1,500. Ball & Williams forfeited the U.S. contract due to receiving higher prices from a Kentucky contract. These U.S. contract pieces, such as this example, have "MM" inspector marks. The frame has the "MM" inspector mark and "BALL & WILLIAMS/Worcester, Mass./MERWIN & BRAY, AGT'S/NEW YORK" on the left side and "BALLARD'S PATENT/NOV. 5, 1861" on the right side. Matching numbers appear on the frame and barrel at the breech with the breech block having the assembly number "778." Pinched blade front sight and two leaf rear sight. Smooth forearm and straight grip stock with sling swivels and carbine buttplate. The left side of the buttstock is stamped with a clear script "MM" cartouche.
Condition: Fine. The carbine retains 30% of the original blue finish with a crisp mottled brown patina remaining on the balance. Rust is present on the buttplate. The wood is very fine with some minor pressure dents. The cartouche is crisp. Mechanically fine.
Manufactured in the 1860s with this example having been U.S. martially inspected. Ball & Williams received a U.S. contract for 5,000 carbines in January 1864 but only delivered 1,500. Ball & Williams forfeited the U.S. contract due to receiving higher prices from a Kentucky contract. These U.S. contract pieces, such as this example, have "MM" inspector marks. The frame has the "MM" inspector mark and "BALL & WILLIAMS/Worcester, Mass./MERWIN & BRAY, AGT'S/NEW YORK" on the left side and "BALLARD'S PATENT/NOV. 5, 1861" on the right side. Matching numbers appear on the frame and barrel at the breech with the breech block having the assembly number "778." Pinched blade front sight and two leaf rear sight. Smooth forearm and straight grip stock with sling swivels and carbine buttplate. The left side of the buttstock is stamped with a clear script "MM" cartouche.
Condition: Fine. The carbine retains 30% of the original blue finish with a crisp mottled brown patina remaining on the balance. Rust is present on the buttplate. The wood is very fine with some minor pressure dents. The cartouche is crisp. Mechanically fine.
Historic 6th Cavalry Marked Sharps New Model 1863 Cartridge Conversion Carbine
Lot # 1019 (Sale Order: 20 of 952)
Manufacturer: Sharps Rifle Manufacturing CompanyBarrel Length: 22 inch roundModel: NM 1863 ConversionFrame Mat.: blue/casehardenedSerial #: 92964Stock Mat.: walnutCondition: Very good as arsenal refurbished at the time of coLow Est: 2000Caliber: 50-70High Est: 3000
Historic 6th Cavalry Marked Sharps New Model 1863 Cartridge Conversion Carbine
Following the Civil War the U.S. Government decided to convert many percussion military arms to metallic cartridge. These carbines were completely refurbished by Sharps during the conversion process and if needed the stocks were replaced with ones not having a patch box, which is the case with this example. This carbine is chambered for the 50-70 round with the 3 groove barrel. The top of the barrel is marked "NEW MODEL 1863" at the breech (faint). The left side barrel flat is marked with the letter "C". Lawrence patent rear sight and block front sight with brass blade. The lock is marked with the Sharps and Lawrence patent dates, and the serial number is on the upper tang. Mounted with a smooth walnut forearm and straight grip stock with the "DFC" ribbon cartouche on the left side, as well as "Co B" followed by "Co B 6TH CAV", the latter a bit difficult to read. The 6th Cavalry is an historic regiment of the United States Army and began as a regiment in the Civil War, being organized in August of 1861 and took part in 16 major and minor campaigns and their related battles during the Civil War including Fredericksburg and Gettysburg. During a majority of the 1870s and 1880s the 6th Cavalry was based in the Southwest and served in the thick of the Apache Campaigns and also took part in the West during the Indian Wars.
Condition: Very good as arsenal refurbished at the time of conversion. The barrel is a mix of thin blue finish and smooth brown patina. The remaining parts have a smooth mottled gray patina. The wood is very good with a shallow indentation running from the top to the bottom on the left side of the stock, and overall some minor dents and scratches. The lock markings are clear. The action is very fine.
Following the Civil War the U.S. Government decided to convert many percussion military arms to metallic cartridge. These carbines were completely refurbished by Sharps during the conversion process and if needed the stocks were replaced with ones not having a patch box, which is the case with this example. This carbine is chambered for the 50-70 round with the 3 groove barrel. The top of the barrel is marked "NEW MODEL 1863" at the breech (faint). The left side barrel flat is marked with the letter "C". Lawrence patent rear sight and block front sight with brass blade. The lock is marked with the Sharps and Lawrence patent dates, and the serial number is on the upper tang. Mounted with a smooth walnut forearm and straight grip stock with the "DFC" ribbon cartouche on the left side, as well as "Co B" followed by "Co B 6TH CAV", the latter a bit difficult to read. The 6th Cavalry is an historic regiment of the United States Army and began as a regiment in the Civil War, being organized in August of 1861 and took part in 16 major and minor campaigns and their related battles during the Civil War including Fredericksburg and Gettysburg. During a majority of the 1870s and 1880s the 6th Cavalry was based in the Southwest and served in the thick of the Apache Campaigns and also took part in the West during the Indian Wars.
Condition: Very good as arsenal refurbished at the time of conversion. The barrel is a mix of thin blue finish and smooth brown patina. The remaining parts have a smooth mottled gray patina. The wood is very good with a shallow indentation running from the top to the bottom on the left side of the stock, and overall some minor dents and scratches. The lock markings are clear. The action is very fine.
U.S. Civil War Spencer Carbine
Lot # 1020 (Sale Order: 21 of 952)
Manufacturer: SpencerBarrel Length: 22 inch roundModel: CarbineFrame Mat.: blue/casehardenedSerial #: 61405Stock Mat.: walnutCondition: Very good. The carbine has a mottled brown patina Low Est: 1600Caliber: 52High Est: 2500
U.S. Civil War Spencer Carbine
Manufactured from 1863 to 1865, the Spencer Carbine was one of the most popular firearms used by the Union forces in the Civil War. Blade front sight, ladder rear sight adjustable to 800 yards and saddle ring bar with ring. The top of the receiver has the Spencer address and patent marking with the serial number on the upper rear. Smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a single barrel band, two script cartouches on the left side of the wrist and a sling swivel on the buttstock.
Condition: Very good. The carbine has a mottled brown patina with a darker patina on the barrel. The wood is very good plus with a minor chip missing from the forearm (right side) and some minor handling marks. The cartouches are weak but legible. Mechanically fine.
Manufactured from 1863 to 1865, the Spencer Carbine was one of the most popular firearms used by the Union forces in the Civil War. Blade front sight, ladder rear sight adjustable to 800 yards and saddle ring bar with ring. The top of the receiver has the Spencer address and patent marking with the serial number on the upper rear. Smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a single barrel band, two script cartouches on the left side of the wrist and a sling swivel on the buttstock.
Condition: Very good. The carbine has a mottled brown patina with a darker patina on the barrel. The wood is very good plus with a minor chip missing from the forearm (right side) and some minor handling marks. The cartouches are weak but legible. Mechanically fine.
Attractive Sharps New Model 1863 Percussion Carbine with Patriotic Eagle Silver Inlaid Stock
Lot # 1021 (Sale Order: 22 of 952)
Manufacturer: Sharps Rifle Manufacturing CompanyBarrel Length: 22 inch roundModel: 1863-CarbineFrame Mat.: blue/casehardenedSerial #: C5702Stock Mat.: walnutCondition: Good. The carbine has a smooth mottled brown patinLow Est: 2000Caliber: 52 percussionHigh Est: 3000
Attractive Sharps New Model 1863 Percussion Carbine with Patriotic Eagle Silver Inlaid Stock
The top of the barrel is stamped with the three-line Hartford, Connecticut address and "NEW MODEL 1863" with left side of the barrel at the breech stamped "E.A.W". The barrel is numbered to the gun. R.S. Lawrence adjustable ladder rear sight, Sharps and Lawrence patent markings on the action and saddle ring bar only. The saddle ring is stamped "TWR". Smooth straight grip stock and forearm with period added pewter forend cap and German silver eagle inset on the buttstock.
Condition: Good. The carbine has a smooth mottled brown patina which is darker on the barrel. The wood is very good with a hairline crack near the lower tang and a number of minor handling marks. Mechanically fine. A real piece of Americana!
The top of the barrel is stamped with the three-line Hartford, Connecticut address and "NEW MODEL 1863" with left side of the barrel at the breech stamped "E.A.W". The barrel is numbered to the gun. R.S. Lawrence adjustable ladder rear sight, Sharps and Lawrence patent markings on the action and saddle ring bar only. The saddle ring is stamped "TWR". Smooth straight grip stock and forearm with period added pewter forend cap and German silver eagle inset on the buttstock.
Condition: Good. The carbine has a smooth mottled brown patina which is darker on the barrel. The wood is very good with a hairline crack near the lower tang and a number of minor handling marks. Mechanically fine. A real piece of Americana!
Factory Engraved Silver Plated New Haven Arms Co. Volcanic No. 1 Pocket Pistol
Lot # 1022 (Sale Order: 23 of 952)
Manufacturer: New Haven Arms Co.Barrel Length: 3 1/2 inch octagonModel: VolcanicFrame Mat.: silver plated/blueSerial #: 1307Low Est: 7500Condition: Fine. The pistol retains 30% of the original blue High Est: 11000Caliber: 31 VolcanicOther: walnut
Factory Engraved Silver Plated New Haven Arms Co. Volcanic No. 1 Pocket Pistol
This is an example of a factory engraved Volcanic No.1 Pocket Pistol manufactured by the New Haven Arms Co. The New Haven Arms Co. manufactured approximately 850 No. 1 Pistols with 3 1/2-inch barrels between 1857 and 1861. This pistol has a blue octagon barrel and integral magazine, silver plated brass receiver, casehardened hammer and two-piece flat bottom varnished walnut grips. The sides and top of the receiver and back strap are factory engraved with well executed open scrollwork. A steel front sight blade is mounted on the barrel at the muzzle and a fixed rear sight is mounted in a dovetail on the receiver. The top of the barrel is roll stamped with the legend "NEWHAVEN CONN. PATENT FEB. 14. 1854". The barrel marking is the format utilized by the New Haven Arms Company after it was reorganized from the Volcanic Repeating Arms Co., in April 1857 by Oliver Winchester. The serial number, "1307" is stamped on the lower left side of the butt beneath the grip and on the inside of both grips. The Volcanic pistols and rifles are scarce and historically important firearms. The Volcanic lever-action design and integral, spring-loaded magazine were the basis for the successful Henry rifle and Model 1866, 1873 and 1876 Winchester rifles and carbine. The Volcanic "Rocket Ball" cartridge was one of the first commercially produced self contained cartridges. Ownership of stock in the Volcanic Repeating Arms Co., and subsequent reorganization and ownership of the New Haven Arms Co., introduced shirt maker Oliver Winchester to the firearms business and led to the formation of the Winchester Repeating Arms Co., in 1866.
Condition: Fine. The pistol retains 30% of the original blue and 70% original silver-plated finish. The barrel has significant amounts of blue finish in protected areas The balance has a silver-gray patina with scattered handling marks and traces of light pitting. The silver-plated receiver has wear on contact points; most of the silver plating is dark and tarnished with age. The case colors on the hammer and lever have aged to a mottled, gray-brown, patina. The grips are in very good overall condition with minor dents and scratches and retain about 50% of the original vanish finish. The barrel markings are sharp and the engraving is crisp and deep. This is a fine, completely original example of a scarce and historically significant factory engraved New Haven Arms Co. Volcanic No. 1 Pocket Pistol.
This is an example of a factory engraved Volcanic No.1 Pocket Pistol manufactured by the New Haven Arms Co. The New Haven Arms Co. manufactured approximately 850 No. 1 Pistols with 3 1/2-inch barrels between 1857 and 1861. This pistol has a blue octagon barrel and integral magazine, silver plated brass receiver, casehardened hammer and two-piece flat bottom varnished walnut grips. The sides and top of the receiver and back strap are factory engraved with well executed open scrollwork. A steel front sight blade is mounted on the barrel at the muzzle and a fixed rear sight is mounted in a dovetail on the receiver. The top of the barrel is roll stamped with the legend "NEWHAVEN CONN. PATENT FEB. 14. 1854". The barrel marking is the format utilized by the New Haven Arms Company after it was reorganized from the Volcanic Repeating Arms Co., in April 1857 by Oliver Winchester. The serial number, "1307" is stamped on the lower left side of the butt beneath the grip and on the inside of both grips. The Volcanic pistols and rifles are scarce and historically important firearms. The Volcanic lever-action design and integral, spring-loaded magazine were the basis for the successful Henry rifle and Model 1866, 1873 and 1876 Winchester rifles and carbine. The Volcanic "Rocket Ball" cartridge was one of the first commercially produced self contained cartridges. Ownership of stock in the Volcanic Repeating Arms Co., and subsequent reorganization and ownership of the New Haven Arms Co., introduced shirt maker Oliver Winchester to the firearms business and led to the formation of the Winchester Repeating Arms Co., in 1866.
Condition: Fine. The pistol retains 30% of the original blue and 70% original silver-plated finish. The barrel has significant amounts of blue finish in protected areas The balance has a silver-gray patina with scattered handling marks and traces of light pitting. The silver-plated receiver has wear on contact points; most of the silver plating is dark and tarnished with age. The case colors on the hammer and lever have aged to a mottled, gray-brown, patina. The grips are in very good overall condition with minor dents and scratches and retain about 50% of the original vanish finish. The barrel markings are sharp and the engraving is crisp and deep. This is a fine, completely original example of a scarce and historically significant factory engraved New Haven Arms Co. Volcanic No. 1 Pocket Pistol.
Exceptional Civil War Rogers & Spencer Army Model Revolver
Lot # 1023 (Sale Order: 24 of 952)
Manufacturer: Rogers & SpencerBarrel Length: 7 1/2 inch octagonModel: PercussionFrame Mat.: blue/casehardenedSerial #: 650Low Est: 5000Condition: Excellent. The revolver appears to be un-fired andHigh Est: 7500Caliber: 44 percussionOther: walnut
Exceptional Civil War Rogers & Spencer Army Model Revolver
Six-shot, .44 caliber percussion single action revolver manufactured by the Rogers & Spencer Co., of Willow Dale, New York, as part of a 1864 Ordnance Department contract for 5,000 revolvers. Most of the Rogers & Spencer revolvers were delivered after the conclusion of hostilities in April 1865 and were never issued. The revolver has an octagon barrel with brass cone front sight, solid frame with sighting groove in the top strap and two-piece walnut grips. The barrel, frame and cylinder have a high polish blue finish and the loading lever, hammer and trigger are casehardened. The walnut grips are oil finished and have nickel silver screw escutcheons. "ROGERS & SPENCER/UTICA N-Y" is stamped on either side of the tops trap sighting groove. The serial number, "650" is stamped on the underside of the barrel, the left side of the frame, side of the cylinder and bottom of the grip strap. The Ordnance final inspection stamp which consists of the script initials "RPB" with a rectangular border is stamped on the lower left heel of the grip. Small "B" Ordnance sub-inspection marks are stamped on the barrel, frame, cylinder and grip.
Condition: Excellent. The revolver appears to be un-fired and shows only storage wear. The barrel and frame retain 98% or more of the high polish blue finish. The cylinder has several small patches of flaking and light turn marks but retains 90% of the blue finish. The percussion nipples and rear face of the cylinder show no flash pitting. The loading lever, hammer and trigger retain 98% or more of the muted case colors. The walnut grips are excellent plus with perfect Ordnance final inspection and sub-inspection marks and all of the original oil finish. The markings on the barrel, frame and cylinder are crisp. The action functions perfectly. This is an outstanding example of a Civil War Rogers & Spencer Army Model revolver in as issued condition.
Six-shot, .44 caliber percussion single action revolver manufactured by the Rogers & Spencer Co., of Willow Dale, New York, as part of a 1864 Ordnance Department contract for 5,000 revolvers. Most of the Rogers & Spencer revolvers were delivered after the conclusion of hostilities in April 1865 and were never issued. The revolver has an octagon barrel with brass cone front sight, solid frame with sighting groove in the top strap and two-piece walnut grips. The barrel, frame and cylinder have a high polish blue finish and the loading lever, hammer and trigger are casehardened. The walnut grips are oil finished and have nickel silver screw escutcheons. "ROGERS & SPENCER/UTICA N-Y" is stamped on either side of the tops trap sighting groove. The serial number, "650" is stamped on the underside of the barrel, the left side of the frame, side of the cylinder and bottom of the grip strap. The Ordnance final inspection stamp which consists of the script initials "RPB" with a rectangular border is stamped on the lower left heel of the grip. Small "B" Ordnance sub-inspection marks are stamped on the barrel, frame, cylinder and grip.
Condition: Excellent. The revolver appears to be un-fired and shows only storage wear. The barrel and frame retain 98% or more of the high polish blue finish. The cylinder has several small patches of flaking and light turn marks but retains 90% of the blue finish. The percussion nipples and rear face of the cylinder show no flash pitting. The loading lever, hammer and trigger retain 98% or more of the muted case colors. The walnut grips are excellent plus with perfect Ordnance final inspection and sub-inspection marks and all of the original oil finish. The markings on the barrel, frame and cylinder are crisp. The action functions perfectly. This is an outstanding example of a Civil War Rogers & Spencer Army Model revolver in as issued condition.
Fine Civil War U.S. Martially Inspected Remington New Model Army Percussion Revolver
Lot # 1024 (Sale Order: 25 of 952)
Manufacturer: Remington Arms IncBarrel Length: 8 inch octagonModel: New Model Army RevolverFrame Mat.: blueSerial #: 122239Low Est: 3500Condition: Very fine. The revolver retains 70% original blue High Est: 4750Caliber: 44 percussionOther: walnut
Fine Civil War U.S. Martially Inspected Remington New Model Army Percussion Revolver
Manufactured from 1863 to 1875. The top barrel flat is stamped "PATENTED SEPT. 14, 1858/E. REMINGTON & SONS, ILION, NEW YORK, U.S.A./NEW MODEL". Most of the major components are stamped with single letter sub-inspector marks including "D", "R", and "H". The barrel is numbered to another revolver (121002) with the sub-inspector mark "D" on the left flat and "P" on the right flat. The revolver is fitted with smooth grips featuring a script cartouche on the left panel and "D" sub-inspector mark on the bottom of both grip panels. Both grip panels are numbered to the gun.
Condition: Very fine. The revolver retains 70% original blue finish with the balance a smooth brown patina. There are a few patches of minor pitting. The grips are fine with an extremely small filled repair near the bottom and some minor handling marks. The cartouche is excellent. Mechanically excellent.
Manufactured from 1863 to 1875. The top barrel flat is stamped "PATENTED SEPT. 14, 1858/E. REMINGTON & SONS, ILION, NEW YORK, U.S.A./NEW MODEL". Most of the major components are stamped with single letter sub-inspector marks including "D", "R", and "H". The barrel is numbered to another revolver (121002) with the sub-inspector mark "D" on the left flat and "P" on the right flat. The revolver is fitted with smooth grips featuring a script cartouche on the left panel and "D" sub-inspector mark on the bottom of both grip panels. Both grip panels are numbered to the gun.
Condition: Very fine. The revolver retains 70% original blue finish with the balance a smooth brown patina. There are a few patches of minor pitting. The grips are fine with an extremely small filled repair near the bottom and some minor handling marks. The cartouche is excellent. Mechanically excellent.
