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LOT 79
Very Scarce Spencer Model 1867 Saddle Ring Carbine - Serial no. 101924, 50 Spencer cal., 20 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Only 3,000 Spencer Model 1867 carbines were reportedly manufactured by the Spencer Repeating Rifle Co. circa 1867, with a small fraction of that surviving today; evidenced by how few of these have turned up for sale through Rock Island Auction. The
Model 1867 Carbine was identical to the U.S. contract Model 1865 carbine, of which approximately 57,000 Model 1865 carbines were made collectively between Spencer and Burnside, except the Stabler cut-off fitted to the bottom of most Model 1865 receivers was replaced with Spencer’s patent cut-
off on the top of the receiver. Model 1867 carbines were commercial production firearms and were not marked with Ordnance inspection marks. The carbine has a 20 inch barrel with a block front sight and folding leaf rear sight with 900 yard center notch. A sling swivel is mounted on the stock. A sling ring and bar are mounted on the left side. The top of
the receiver is roll-stamped “SPENCER REPEATING/RIFLE CO.BOSTON MASS./PAT’D MARCH. 6. 1860.” in three-lines. Serial number “101924” is stamped on the top of the receiver and underside of the barrel. “M 1867” stamped on top of the barrel at the breech, with the “7” stamped over top of a previous “5”. Ten small “kill” notches carved on top of the stock comb.
CONDITION: Fine, retains 60% thinning original blue finish on the barrel, 40% plus vivid original case colors with smooth brown patina and scattered freckling on the balance, and sharp markings in the metal.
Wood is very fine with some light handling marks and dents, the mentioned small carved “kill” notches, and distinct edges. Mechanically excellent. This is a fine example of a seldom seen Spencer Model 1867 carbine! Estimate: 4,500 - 7,000
LOT 80
Very Scarce U.S. Springfield/Sharps Model 1870 Second Type Infantry Trials Rifle with M1872 Cartridge Box - Serial no. 81, 50-70 U.S. Govt cal., 35 inch round bbl., bright/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Only 300 of these rifles were manufactured around 1870-71 at the Springfield Armory using Sharps supplied Model 1874 actions, serialized in their own range of 1-300. They were used in U.S. Military field trials in the search for a new standard issue breech loading rifle. The action has the Sharps patent marking on the left and serial number “81” on the upper tang. The barrel has a standard military front sight/bayonet lug, notch and folding ladder rear sight, no Sharps markings, and serial number “81” on the left at the breech. The forend is held by two barrel bands marked “U” on the right. Single letter inspection marks on some of the small parts, “US” on the buttplate, and a faint oval script “ESA” (Erskine S. Allin) inspector cartouche on the left side of the wrist. The lock is the Model 1874 pattern and has no external markings. Includes an Indian Wars era “US” embossed M1872 No. 2 Hagner leather cartridge box with 24 stitched cartridge loops inside for use with .50-70 or .45-70. CONDITION: Very good, with mostly bright iron surfaces and scattered brown freckling. The re-oiled wood is also very good with scattered light handling marks and a mild gouge visible on the left of the buttstock. Mechanically excellent. Absent small detent screw head on the right ahead of the lever pin. Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500
LOT 81
Exceptional U.S. Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor Rifle - Serial no. 455398, 45-70 Government cal., 32 5/8 inch round bbl., blue/ casehardened finish, walnut stock. Left breech end of barrel marked with “V/P/eagle head” proofmarks, “US/MODEL/1884” marked low arch breechblock, American eagle with shield next to “U. S./SPRINGFIELD” on the lock plate, boxed script “SWP/1888” final inspection cartouche of Samuel W. Porter stamped on the left stock wrist, circled script “P” proof stamp behind the lower tang, blade front and Buffington ladder rear sight, two-piece trigger guard and trigger bar assembly, serrated trigger, iron cleaning rod, and smooth buttplate marked “US” on the heel.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, retains 85% original blue finish with some scattered light handling smooth brown patina, and 90% plus vivid original case colors on the breech block and barrel tang. Stock is very fine with scattered light dents and handling marks, and defined edges. Mechanically
excellent. This exceptional U.S. Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor rifle will proudly fill a necessary hole in any U.S. Military firearms collection! Provenance: The NRA Whittington Center Collection. Estimate: 1,400 - 2,250
LOT 83
LOT 82
Desirable U.S. Army First Model Winchester-Hotchkiss Bolt Action Rifle with Bayonet - Serial no. 419, 45-70 Government cal., 32 1/4 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. This rifle is one of around 500 manufactured for the U.S. Army and has traces of a faint, barely legible cartouche ending in “8” (ESA/1878) on the left side of the stock. It has the First Model turn button magazine cut-off located above the trigger guard on the right side. The left side of the receiver is marked with the three-line address/patent markings. The barrel has “US” and “V/P/eagle head” proof and inspection marks at the breech and the Springfield Model 1873 sights. A U.S. socket bayonet with a scabbard and New Jersey hanger along with a Rock Island Arsenal black leather sling are included. CONDITION: Very good with 40% faded original blue finish on the barrel, smooth gray and brown patina on the balance, some marks along the top of the barrel and receiver at the breech, and mild overall wear. The stock is good with re-glued cracks visible at the rear of the action and mild scrapes and dings. Mechanically fine. Provenance: The George Moller Collection; Property of a Gentleman. Estimate: 3,250 - 4,750
Rare Cadet Bayonet with Three Scabbard Variations,
for the U.S. Springfield Krag-Jorgensen Rifle - The Krag-
Jorgensen Cadet Bayonet was an item of uniform dress
for the students of the United States Military Academy.
The USMA would use variants of the Krag bayonet into
the 1960s, but the original short model was retired early,
and existing stocks of standard Krag-Jorgensen bayonets
made surplus by the introduction of the Model 1903
Springfield rifle and its M1905 bayonet used instead. Reportedly, only 400 of the 1895 dated short Cadet bayonets were produced. Measuring 13 3/8 inches in overall length, this bayonet is fitted with an 8 3/4 inch blade, marked “1895” on the left side and “US” on the right. The broad single fullers run 6 inches, and are properly stopped on each end; a traditional Krag bayonet cut to this length would have the fullers running off one end or the other. The hilt
is polished bright, with a set of smooth grips. This bayonet is accompanied by three of the five variations of Cadet scabbards; including the second, fourth and fifth variants, all with a blued finish. For information related to the Krag Cadet Bayonet and its scabbards see pages 115-167 of “The U.S. Krag Bayonets” by Donald J. Hartman.
CONDITION: The bayonet is fine, with some mild spotting visible on the hilt and base and a bright blade with some light freckling and sharp markings. The scabbards are all very fine.
Estimate: 4,500 - 6,500
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