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LOT 250 Excellent Civil War U.S. Springfield Model 1863 Type II/1864 Percussion Rifle-Musket - NSN, 58 cal., 40 inch round bbl., bright finish, walnut stock. Approximately 255,000 Model 1863 Type II, also known as Model 1864, rifle- muskets were manufactured in 1864-1865. These Type IIs are nearly identical to the Model 1863 Type I before it, but now with spring retained barrel bands. These rifles are significant in the history of U.S. martial arms, as they armed Union troops and saw widespread use in the latter years of the Civil War. They are the last U.S. regulation muzzleloading arm. “1863” dated at the tail of the lock with the eagle and shield motif and “U.S./SPRINGFIELD” at
the center. “1863” dated on top of the barrel at the breech with “V/P/(eagle head)” proofs on the left quarter. The left stock flat is stamped with two crisp bordered script inspection cartouches including that of Springfield Master Armorer Erskine S. Allin. “US” marked buttplate tang. CONDITION: Excellent, nearly as issued. The metal surfaces retain their armory bright, with scattered minor freckling, and absolutely sharp markings and edges. The rear sight retains 97% of the original blue finish. The stock is also excellent, with original raised grains, distinct edges overall, a few light scattered scratches and dings, and crisp cartouches. Mechanically excellent. This excellent Springfield Model 1864 rifle-musket would be very difficult to improve upon and is a must have for any Civil War collection! Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000
LOT 251
U.S. Springfield Model 1855 Percussion Rifle-Musket Dated 1859 - NSN, 58 cal., 40 inch round bbl., bright finish, walnut stock. 47,115 Model 1855 rifle-muskets were manufactured at Springfield Armory between 1857-1861, and another 12,158 were manufactured at Harpers Ferry. The Model 1855 was the first U.S. martial arm designed for use with Minie bullets in .58 caliber, giving it a considerable advantage in accuracy and effective range over earlier military rifles. These rifles were widely used in the Civil War and first saw action in the Coeur d’Alene War in the Pacific Northwest in 1858. It has standard markings and features including an “1859” dated lock and barrel, eagle and shield motif on the primer door, front sight doubling as a bayonet lug, rear sight with flip- up leafs, iron fittings, left stock flat stamped with a boxed script “JS” inspection cartouche, and “US” marked buttplate tang. CONDITION: Very good plus, in attic fresh condition, with scattered dark colored light to mild pitting, and otherwise defined markings and edges in the metal. Stock is also very good with scattered scratches and dents, a few small chips, a crack visible behind the lock, and defined edges. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000
LOT 252
Very Scarce Fenian Brotherhood Inspected Alfred Jenks & Son “Philadelphia” Model 1861 Contract Percussion Rifle-Musket - NSN, 58 cal., 40 inch round bbl., bright finish, walnut stock. This rare Alfred Jenks & Son “PHILADELPHIA” marked rifle-musket has “IN” stamped on the left stock flat, indicating ownership by the Fenian Brotherhood, an Irish-American secret society who famously attempted raids on Canada after the Civil War. “1862” dated tail of the lock with “U.S./PHILADELPHIA” marked at the center, “1863” dated top of breech with “V/ CP/(eagle head)” proofs on the left quarter of the breech, and bordered script “CGC” inspection cartouche stamped on the left stock flat. CONDITION: Very good, with some scattered light pitting on the lightly cleaned iron surfaces, with visible markings. Stock is fine as re-oiled, with some light scratches and dents, minor hairline cracks behind the upper tang and lock, and clear stamps. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
LOT 253
Fine Collins & Co. Model 1850 Officer’s Sword and Scabbard -
Standard Model 1850 pattern with “COLLINS & Co/HARTFORD/CONN” marked on the left ricasso, floral pattern brass hilt, and brass mounted iron scabbard.
CONDITION: Fine. The blade is extremely fine and is mostly very bright with minor staining. The hilt and scabbard are fine and have mild age and storage related wear, including aged patina on the brass and some oxidation on the scabbard.
Estimate: 1,500 - 2,250
LOT 254
Very Fine U.S. Model 1850 Foot Officer’s Sword and Scabbard - The 32 1/2 inch straight blade has the “EISENHAUER” quality mark among the etched patterns on the right as well as “E PLURIBUS UNUM” and an eagle, and “US” is among the designs on the left. The brass hilt has floral patterns, and the grip is wrapped with plain and twisted wire and brown leather. The black leather scabbard has brass fittings.
CONDITION: Very fine with bright blade along with distinct etching and slight age and storage marks, aged patina on the hilt, small flakes on the leather, and general minor wear.
Estimate: 1,400 - 2,250