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LOT 311
Very Fine Indian Wars Era U.S. Sharps New Model 1863 Metallic Cartridge Conversion Saddle Ring Carbine - Serial no. C,29773, 50-70 U.S. Govt cal., 22 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. This Sharps was originally manufactured in 1863-1865 as a percussion carbine for
use in the Civil War, and was one of 31,098 carbines returned by the U.S. Government to Sharps Rifle Manufacturing Co.
in 1867. They received a contract for refurbishment and alteration of their rifles for use with metallic cartridges. This is one of around 1,900 altered
carbines with a spring loaded firing pin, and retains its original .52 caliber six-groove rifling, intended to fire the 50-70 centerfire round. Matching serial number
“C,29773” marked underneath the barrel and on top of the receiver tang. “E.P.R” inspection initials marked on the left flat of the breech end of the barrel. Single letter inspection initials
on various components. Script “DFC” (David F. Clark) ribbon inspection cartouche marked on the left center of the buttstock. Absent primer feed mechanism (does not affect function of the gun), as typical on these metallic cartridge conversion carbines.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 80% arsenal refurbished blue finish on the barrel with some areas thinning to a smooth brown patina, and 85% plus vivid arsenal refurbished case colors with smooth gray
patina and some patches of light freckling on the balance. Replacement front sight blade. The wood is also very fine with distinct edges, a few light handling marks, and a crisp cartouche. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,750 - 4,250
LOT 312
Very Fine U.S. Civil War American Machine Works Smith Breech Loading Percussion Saddle Ring Carbine - Serial no. 8558, 50 cal., 21 5/8 inch part octagon bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Reportedly, 30,362 Smith carbines were purchased by the U.S. Government throughout the Civil War. Some of these carbines were issued to the 3rd West Virginia Cavalry, who served as part of George Armstrong Custer’s 3rd Division and played a pivotal role in the Battle of Moorefield in 1864. Blade front and ladder rear sights. A sling bar and ring are mounted on the left of the receiver. Small inspection
initials marked on various components, boxed script “LFR” and oval script “JH” inspection cartouches stamped on the left stock wrist.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 80% faded original blue finish overall with some flaking on the lower tang and smooth brown patina on the balance, and 90% vivid original case colors
with some scattered light freckling overall. The wood is also very fine with some scattered light scratches and dents, minor chips at the toe, and two crisp cartouches. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500
LOT 313
Scarce Civil War U.S. Contract E.G. Lamson & Co. Ball Patent Repeating Rimfire Saddle Ring Carbine - NSN, 50 RF cal., 22 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. A reported 1,002 Ball carbines were manufactured on contract starting in 1864 and delivered after the end of the Civil War. The Ball carbine uses a seven-shot tubular magazine similar to the Henry and later Winchesters. Interestingly, Winchester and Smith & Wesson both purchased E.G. Lamson & Co.’s machinery after the war. Fixed blade front and folding notch rear sight, cleaning rod on the right side of the forearm, “E.G. LAMSON & CO./WINDSOR. VT./U.S./BALLS PATENT./
JUNE.23.1863./MAR. 15.1864.” marked on the left of the receiver, saddle ring and bar mounted on the left of the receiver, smooth two-band forearm and straight grip stock with a boxed script “GGS” (George G. Saunders) cartouche stamped on the left of the wrist, and fitted with a steel crescent buttplate. CONDITION: Very good, with smooth brown patina on the barrel, traces of original case colors on the receiver and components, scattered moderate spotting overall, and sharp markings on the receiver. The re-oiled wood is fine, with defined edges, a crack behind the upper tang, scattered handling marks, and a crisp cartouche. Mechanically fine. Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 314 Civil War U.S. Spencer Model 1860 Repeating Saddle Ring Carbine - Serial no. 43372, 52 Spencer cal., 22 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Around 50,000 of these carbines were manufactured between 1863 and 1865 for the Union Army. Spencer carbines are easily one of the most advanced and popular weapons of the war and remained important in the Indian Wars of the latter half of the 19th century, especially prior to the widespread adoption of the Springfield trapdoor. This example has mostly standard markings and features including its original six-groove rifling and has not been altered with a Stabler cutoff. “553” stamped upside down on the left of the buttstock. CONDITION: Good, with a mix of refinished blue finish and dark brown patina overall and scattered light pitting. The wood is also good, with mild wear, dents and handling marks, a few cracks, and a lightened appearance. Mechanically fine. Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
LOT 315
Providence Tool Co. Peabody Rimfire Saddle Ring Carbine - NSN, 50 RF cal., 20 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. These were manufactured by the Providence Tool Co. of Providence, Rhode Island c. 1866-1871. The Peabody carbine was developed and tested in 1864, but the end of the Civil War terminated Ordnance Department interest in it. Large numbers of Peabody rifles and carbines were sold to Canada, Mexico, Switzerland, Romania, Spain, and France for use in the Franco-Prussian War. An oval “WC” Providence Tool Co. inspection mark, which was stamped on all Peabody carbines manufactured
for foreign contracts, is stamped on the left of the stock wrist. “VAL-63” carved upside down on the right of the buttstock.
CONDITION: Fine, retains 85% original blue finish on the barrel with areas thinning to a smooth brown patina on the balance, strong patterns of muted case colors on the frame and components, and scattered light freckling with sharp markings and edges in the metal overall. The wood is very fine with numerous scattered light dents and scratches on the buttstock, carving on the right of the buttstock as mentioned above, and a crisp cartouche. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 1,400 - 2,250