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LOT 3251
Exceptional Civil War U.S. Richardson
& Overman Gallager Breech Loading
Saddle Ring Carbine - Serial no. 24579, 50 cal., 22 1/4
inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. The Gallager carbine
was designed by Dr. Mahlon J. Gallager, a Southerner by birth, and manufactured under
license by Richardson & Overman in Philadelphia where Gallager had a dental practice. Under 18,000 Gallager carbines
were manufactured in three variations. The first two versions were widely used during the Civil War by the Union cavalry. This example is a standard cartridge
model and was manufactured during the Civil War. It has a blade front sight, notch and folding leaf rear sight, “GALLAGER’S PATENT/JULY 17TH 1860” and “MANUFACTD BY/ RICHARDSON & OVERMAN/PHILADA” on the lock plate, matching serial numbers, and a smooth stock with blued patch box, saddle ring bar, and ring. The top of the barrel behind
the rear sight is stamped with “J.M.D.” The left side of the stock just behind the sling bar has a “WHB” cartouche, and matching initials stamped on the comb.
CONDITION: Excellent with 95% plus original blue finish on the barrel, 90% plus original case colors with some minor fading, 80% original blue finish on the patchbox and buttplate,
and generally only light age and storage related wear overall. The re-oiled stock is very fine and has some minor edge wear, mild scratches, and a few dents. Mechanically fine.
Provenance: The Bob Howard Collection; The David Aroh Collection; Property of a Gentleman.
Estimate: 7,500 - 10,000
LOT 3252
Exceptional Civil War U.S.
Sharps & Hankins Model 1862 Navy
Rimfire Carbine - Serial no. 11135, 52 RF cal., 24
inch round bbl., leather/casehardened finish, walnut stock.
Christian Sharps is mostly remembered for the single shot breech loading
rifles he invented in 1848, but most of the rifles inspired by that design were manufactured
after he left the company, and he later formed a partnership with William Hankins in Philadelphia where he
introduced a new Breechloading rimfire rifle and carbine design using a barrel that slide forward using a lever. These were manufactured in three different variations, and government records list 6,686 of these “Navy type” carbines were purchased for the U.S. Navy. The leather cover on the barrel
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was designed to protect the barrel from corrosive saltwater; many are badly damaged or absent due to extensive service, but this example remains very fine overall. It has the standard blade front sight, adjustable rear sight, and markings.
CONDITION: Very fine with minor wear on the exceptional leather (we have not seen one better!), 75% plus original case colors, and attractive aged patina on the brass buttplate. The stock is also very fine and has smooth oiled finish and some minor dings and scratches. Mechanically excellent. You will look for a long time to find as good of an example!
Provenance: The Bob Noske Collection; The David Aroh Collection; Property of a Gentleman.
Estimate: 6,500 - 9,000