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LOT 1207
Rare Navy Inspected Civil War Spencer Model 1860 Army Style Rifle - Serial no. 9626, 52 cal., 30 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. This is a rare example of one of the Model 1860 Army Style rifles shipped to the U.S. Navy in 1863. The order was filled from stock on hand, and these rifles were without bayonets, (see page 45 of “Spencers Repeating Firearms” by Roy Marcot). Also comes with a handwritten letter from Roy Marcot stating that this rifle is one of the Model 1860 Army Type rifles sold to the Navy in 1863. He also states that the serial number “goes along with the
September 63 delivery date, as this was the tail end of the Army contract for 10,000 (reduced to 7,500) and just before the Army carbine contract deliveries (sic) were made (in October 63)”. He ends the letter by saying “I believe that you have a true gun here, and the first that I’ve chronicle in the range”. The top of the receiver is marked “SPENCER REPEATING/RIFLE CO. BOSTON MASS/PAT’D MARCH 6, 1860”, the top breech end of the barrel is marked with an anchor, and the serial number is marked on the top rear of the receiver. Brass blade front and folding ladder rear sight graduated to 800 yards. The receiver and lever were casehardened, while the remaining surfaces are blue. Mounted with a smooth full-length walnut forearm secured by three barrel bands with a steel end cap and sling swivel on the middle band and straight grip stock with sling swivel and steel buttplate. Includes a reproduction leather sling. CONDITION: Very good. The barrel has a smooth mottled brown patina while the remaining parts have a smooth grayish brown mottled patina. The re-oiled wood is also very good with a couple of minor gouges on the stock and overall some minor dents, dings and scratches. The sling is fine. The markings are clear. Mechanically fine.
LOT 1208 Excellent Civil War U.S. Remington “Model 1863 Zouave” Percussion Rifle - 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 next to “STEEL”. Boxed script “HDJ” (Henry D. Jennings) and “BH” (Benjamin Hannis) inspection cartouches stamped on the left stock flat. The brass patch box contains an extra percussion nipple. An old brass oval inventory plaque stamped with number “627” is affixed to the right of the buttstock. CONDITION: Excellent, retains 95% plus original blue finish on the barrel with zero evidence of firing around the percussion nipple, a few small patches of minor surface freckling and a few light handling marks, 97% vivid original case colors on the lock and hammer, attractive bright golden patina on the brass, and absolutely sharp markings and edges in the metal overall. Stock is very fine with attractive original raised grain and rich oil finish, some scattered light scratches and dents, a few small holes visible on the left of the buttstock, distinct edges and exceptionally crisp cartouches. Mechanically excellent. An excellent example of a Remington “Zouave” rifle that would make a fine addition to any U.S. martial or Civil War collection!
Estimate: 5,000 - 8,000
Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500 201