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LOT 1156
Indian Wars Era Spencer-Burnside Contract Model 1865 Repeating Saddle Ring Carbine with Highly Desirable Colorado Territory Marking - Serial no. 22684, 50 Spencer cal., 20 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. The “U.S./COL. TER” branded into the left of the buttstock indicates this carbine is one of just 500 Spencer Model 1865 repeating carbines transferred by the U.S. Ordnance Department to the Colorado Territory on October 16th, 1868. Burnside manufactured the Model 1865 Spencer carbines in 1865, with the first delivery in April. Many were used during Reconstruction and in the Indian Wars before the Springfield Trapdoors were widely issued, with many seeing continued use by Native American groups and western settlers into the late 19th century. Features blade front and folding ladder rear
sights and the Stabler cutoff. Matching serial number “22684” marked underneath the barrel and on top of the frame. Small single letter inspection initials marked on various components, two boxed script inspection cartouches stamped on the left of the stock, small “J.L.C” inspection initials stamped on the left breech of the barrel, and small “C.S.L” inspection initials ahead of the buttplate. CONDITION: Good as Colorado Territory issued and full of frontier character, with gray and brown patina on the exposed iron surfaces, strong traces of vivid original case colors showing on the sling mount and protected areas of the breech block, and scattered patches of light to mild pitting. Wood is very good with numerous scattered period scratches and dents, a few cracks on either side above the toe, and a defined Colorado Territory branding. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500
LOT 1157 Custer Era U.S. Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor Saddle Ring Carbine - Serial no. 33731, 45-70 Government cal., 22 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. This trapdoor carbine was manufactured prior to the Battle of Little Bighorn in June 1876. It is believed that most of the 7th Cavalry carbines were in the 33000- 43700 range and were captured by the Native Americans during and after the battle. Many other early trapdoor carbines were used extensively by the U.S. Cavalry throughout the Indian Wars. Field replacement stock with illegible three letter inspectors stamp with “c” mark on the lower portion of the wrist behind the tang. CONDITION: Good with brown patina, scattered moderate corrosion and refinished blue finish visible on the barrel band. Stock is also good with scattered dents and scratches and some chips at the toe. The firing pin is stuck, otherwise mechanically fine. Absent saddle ring. Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000
LOT 1158 Winchester-Hotchkiss First Model Bolt Action Saddle Ring Carbine - Serial no. 12516, 45-70 Government cal., 24 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured c. 1881. This model is also known as the Hotchkiss Magazine Gun or the Model 1879. This was the first bolt action made by Winchester, and it was designed for sporting and military use. This carbine has the safety and turn button magazine cut-off mounted on the right side of the stock above the trigger. The left side of the receiver wall is marked with the three-line address/patent dates with arrows pointing at the middle line, and the serial number is marked on the top of the receiver wall on the left side. there are no visible inspection markings indicating this example was likely sold commercially. Fixed blade front and adjustable “ski slope” type ladder rear sight graduated to 1,000 yards. One piece straight grip stock with a saddle ring mounted on the left side and steel carbine buttplate. CONDITION: Very good, retains 30% original blue finish with smooth brown patina and scattered light freckling on the balance and sharp markings and edges in the metal. Stock is fine with a few light handling marks and defined edges. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
SERIAL NUMBER 33731
LOT 1159
Scarce U.S. Springfield Model 1881 Forager Trapdoor Shotgun - Serial no. 805, 20 cal., 26 inch round bbl., brown finish, walnut stock. Only an estimated 1,376 Trapdoor 20 gauge “forager” shotguns were manufactured in the early 1880s and serial numbered 1-1376. They were designed for 20 gauge brass shotgun shells and were used by hunters and scouts primarily at western outposts in the late 19th century. Some were even used into the very early 20th century, primarily in Alaska. It has standard markings and features including the “1881” dated breech block, “U.S./SPRINGFIELD/1873” marked lock, two-click tumbler, special extractor, and carbine trigger guard and buttplate. CONDITION: Good, with applied brown finish and some light wear and handling marks. Stock is fair with scattered scratches, dents, chips, and absent sections and some cracks. Mechanically fine. Estimate: 1,500 - 2,250
LOT 1160
Fine U.S. Remington Army Model 1871 Rolling Block Pistol - Serial no. 5590, 50 CF cal., 8 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut grips. Only around 6,000 Army Model 1871 Rolling Block pistols were manufactured by Remington in the 1870s and 1880s, with approximately 5,000 sold to the U.S. Army. They were inspected by Curtis R. Stickney whose script initials “CRS” are stamped in a boxed cartouche on the left side of the grip. These were the last single shot U.S. martial pistols. Those in high condition like this one are especially desirable. The pistol has an 8 inch blue barrel, casehardened breech block and frame with the distinctive hump on the back strap, niter blue trigger and bright hammer. The left of the frame is marked with the two-line address/patent dates marking and “P S”, which stands for “Proofed” and “Stickney”. It has a standard fixed blade front sight on the barrel and integral notch rear sight on the breech block. CONDITION: Fine, retains 60% original blue finish on the barrel with some fading at the muzzle, 60% faded original case colors with some light fading on grip areas, and 50% plus original niter blue finish on the trigger. Wood is also fine with some scattered noticeable dents and scratches, a few chips, defined edges and a crisp cartouche. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
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