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LOT 3275
Excellent Civil War U.S. Remington “Model 1863 Zouave” Percussion Rifle with Saber Bayonet and Scabbard - NSN, 58 cal., 33 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. 12,501 of these rifles were reportedly ordered from Remington by the Ordnance Department between 1862-1865 during the Civil War for the Union. Government records listed them as “Harpers Ferry Pattern” rifles, and they have similarities to both the Model 1841 and Model 1855 rifles that were manufactured at Harpers Ferry prior to the Civil War but are of a unique pattern. The Model 1863
“Zouave” nickname is of unclear origins, and whether or not any of these rifles saw use in the war remains unclear, although they are still considered to be a secondary issue Civil War arm. “1863” dated lock and barrel. “H.S.L” (Homer S. Lathe) inspection initials marked on the left barrel flat at the breech. Boxed script “HDJ” (Henry D. Jennings) and “BH” (Benjamin Hannis) inspection cartouches stamped on the left stock flat. Brass patch box contains an extra nipple. Includes a brass handled saber bayonet marked with “B.H.”, “C”, and “P” inspection initials, and brass tipped leather scabbard. CONDITION: Excellent, retains 95% plus original blue finish on the barrel with a few small patches of minor surface freckling and a few light handling marks, 98% vivid original case colors on the lock and hammer, sharp markings and edges in the metal overall, and attractive golden patina on the brass. Stock is very fine with attractive original raised grains and rich oil finish, defined edges, some light handling marks and a few mild dings visible, and exceptionally crisp cartouches. Mechanically excellent. Included bayonet is very fine with a bright blade, sharp edges, a pleasing bright golden patina on dling marks and age related wear on the fine leather scabbard. An excellent example of a Remington “Zouave” rifle, with saber bayonet and scabbard, that would make a fine addition to any U.S. martial or Civil War collection! Estimate: 4,500 - 6,500
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LOT 3276
Civil War U.S. Sharps New Model 1863 Breech Loading Percussion Rifle - Serial no. C,37718, 52 cal., 30 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Reportedly, 6,150 New Model 1863 rifles with front sights doubling as bayonet lugs were manufactured (C,30000-C,40000 range) compared to over 60,000 New Model 1863 carbines, making them a desirable Sharps variation. “NEW MODEL 1863” marked on top of the barrel behind the R.S. Lawrence patent ladder rear sight with 900 yard center notch, Sharps 1848 patent date marked on the left of the receiver with the R.S. Lawrence 1859 patent date and Sharps 1852 patent date on the lock, serial number “C,37718” marked on the upper receiver tang and on the underside of the barrel, with three barrel bands, sling swivels mounted on the bottom of the middle barrel band and buttstock, single letter
inspection marks stamped on various components, “M.N.M” inspection initials on the left barrel flat at the breech, “N.S.P” inspection initials stamped on the bottom flat
of the forend and on top of the stock comb ahead of the buttplate tang, and two boxed script “TWR” (Thomas W. Russell) inspection cartouches stamped on the left stock wrist.
Includes a correct Civil War era brown leather military sling. CONDITION: Very good with an attractive untouched attic fresh look, showing strong traces of original blue finish and case colors in protected areas, smooth brown patina/freckling and a few
casehardened areas turning to a silvery gray, and distinct markings and edges in the iron overall. Wood is also very good with scattered scratches and dents, a few old patched holes, a few minor chips and cracks around the buttplate, and clearly visible cartouches. Mechanically excellent. Sling is also very good with mild age related dry cracking and wear.
Estimate: 2,750 - 4,250
LOT 3277
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Scarce Civil War Era A.H. Waters Greene Breech Loading Underhammer Percussion Bolt Action Rifle - NSN, 53 cal., 35 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Approximately 4,000 of these unique rifles were manufactured from 1859 to the early 1860s by A.H. Waters of Millbury, Massachusetts; 900 for a U.S. contract and 3,000 for a Russian contract, with none of the Russian examples known. These rifles are historically significant as the first bolt action firearm adopted by the U.S. Ordnance Department. The Greene utilized an unusual system using two bullets in the chamber at a time, one in front for the actual projectile, and one contained in the rear end of a paper wrapped cartridge with a front located powder charge. The percussion underhammer ignites the powder charge in between the two projectiles, sending the front one out and using the rear as a gas seal against the face of the locked bolt. Although the bore appears smooth, it actually has an oval type of rifling invented by London gunmaker Charles Lancaster. CONDITION: Fine, retains 60% plus original blue finish with smooth gray and brown patina on the balance, scattered patches of light surface freckling/corrosion, and strong patterns of case colors visible on the underhammer. Stock is very fine with scattered light scratches and dents, a few minor chips in the ramrod channel, and defined edges. Mechanically excellent.
dated barrel and lock, Colt Hartford address marking on the lock, eagle and shield emblem on the bolster, “V/P/eagle head” proofs, “STEEL” and “E.P.R” inspection initials at the left of the breech, faintly visible cartouches on the left stock flat, “3” and “232” stamped upside down on the left of the buttstock, and “US” marked buttplate. Includes a correct period leather sling. CONDITION: Fine, with some areas of old dried grease around some of the edges, some scattered patches of light freckling on the otherwise bright iron surfaces, and absolutely sharp untouched markings and edges in the iron overall. The arsenal refinished stock is very good with some scattered light dents and scratches, and faintly visible cartouches. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
LOT 3278
Civil War U.S. Colt Special Model 1861 Contract Percussion Rifle-Musket - NSN, 58 cal., 40 inch round bbl., bright finish, walnut stock. Approximately 100,000 of these rifle-muskets were manufactured by Colt during the Civil War, loosely based on the British Pattern 1853 “Enfield” rifle-muskets, and some of the design elements were used on the Springfield Model 1863 rifles. “1863”
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000