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LOT 1214
Fine Civil War Gwyn & Campbell Type II Breech Loading Percussion Saddle Ring Carbine/Union Rifle - Serial no. 4424, 52 cal., 20 inch part octagon bbl., blue/ casehardened finish, walnut stock. Gwyn & Campbell manufactured around 8,200 of the Type I and Type II carbines in 1863 and 1864, and the carbines were primarily issued to a variety of Midwestern units during the Civil War. “UNION/RIFLE” marked on right of frame, lock marked “GWYN & CAMPBELL” in an arch over partly visible “PATENT/1862/HAMILTON. O”, boxed
script “WHR” cartouche stamped on the left wrist, and small “WHR” inspection initials on top ahead of the buttplate tang. Matching visible serial numbers on the bottom of the barrel, frame, breech block and lever. CONDITION: Fine, retains 80% original blue finish on the barrel, 60% plus original case colors, 30% original niter blue finish, with freckling and surface corrosion on the balance. Stock is also fine with scratches, dents, and a crisp cartouche. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500
LOT 1215
Excellent Providence Tool Co. Peabody Breech Loading Saddle Ring Carbine - Serial no. 117, 50 RF cal., 20 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. The Peabody carbine was manufactured by the Providence Tool Co. of Providence, Rhode Island c. 1866- 1871. The Peabody carbine was developed and tested in 1864, but the end of the Civil War terminated Ordnance Department interest in it. Large numbers of Peabody rifles and carbines were sold to Canada, Mexico, Switzerland, Romania, Spain, and France for use in the Franco-Prussian War. Post-war sales of Peabody rifles and carbines in the United States were limited to three state contracts. South Carolina
purchased 350 .50 caliber Peabody carbines originally manufactured for a French contract. Block front sight and folding leaf rear sight, staple-mounted carbine sling ring mounted at the junction of the left of the stock and receiver. Small single block letter sub-inspection marks on most components. An oval “W.C.” Providence Tool Co. inspection mark, which was stamped on all Peabody
carbines manufactured for foreign contracts, is stamped on the left of the stock wrist. “117” stamped behind the lower tang, possibly an inventory number of the U.S. Cartridge Company collection. Oval brass inventory plate stamped with number “3” affixed to the right of the buttstock.
CONDITION: Excellent, retains 95% original blue finish and 90% plus vivid original casehardened finish with some scattered light freckling and sharp markings and edges in the metal overall. Wood is also excellent with attractive original raised grains and rich oil finish, distinct edges, a few light dents and scratches, and a crisp cartouche. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000 203
LOT 1212
Very Fine Civil War U.S. Burnside Fifth Model Breech Loading Percussion Saddle Ring Carbine - Serial no. 8740, 54 cal., 21 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. These “Fifth Model” Burnside carbines represent the completion of the evolution of General Ambrose Burnside’s ingenious carbine design. Unfortunately for Burnside, he profited little, if at all, from
his well-known design because he sold his shares before the company received sizable government contracts. The outbreak of the Civil War led to
the purchase of over 50,000 Burnside carbines. They were the third most purchased breech loading carbine during the war, after only the Sharps and the Spencer. Matching serial numbers on the frame and breech block. Two crisp boxed script “HDH” and “GC” inspection cartouches stamped on the left wrist of the stock, and small “G.C” inspection initials on
bottom of the forearm and “H.D.H” ahead of the buttplate tang. CONDITION: Very fine, retains 90% original blue finish on the barrel, 70% original case colors, 60% plus bright original niter blue finish with the lever turned to mostly a smooth brown
patina, with scattered moderate freckling, some minor flash pitting, and sharp markings and edges in the metal overall. Wood is also very fine with attractive original raised grain and rich oil
finish, deep gouges on the forend, some light handling marks and dents, defined edges and crisp cartouches. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
LOT 1213
Very Fine Civil War U.S. Massachusetts Arms Co. Second Model Maynard Breech Loading Percussion Saddle Ring Carbine - Serial no. 19529, 50 cal.,
20 inch part octagon bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Maynard carbines were easily among the best cavalry weapons available during the Civil War. Both sides used them and held them in high regard.
Approximately 20,000 second model Maynard carbines were manufactured between 1864-1865. Some were issued to the 6th, 9th, and 11th Indiana Cavalry as well as the 10th and 11th East Tennessee Union Cavalry. Pinched blade front sight, three leaf rear sight, “S” single letter inspection initial stamped on
the left barrel flat at the breech, and two boxed script inspection cartouches stamped on the left of the stock wrist. CONDITION: Fine, retains 90% original blue finish on the barrel with a patch of corrosion/pitting visible on the left of the breech, 60% original case colors with a slightly faded
appearance, 70% original niter blue finish on the hammer and trigger, with scattered light freckling, and sharp edges and markings in the metal overall. Stock is also very fine with defined edges, numerous scattered light scratches and dings, and clear cartouches. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500