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LOT 1205
Civil War U.S. Springfield Model 1863
Percussion Rifle-Musket with Bayonet -
NSN, 58 cal., 40 inch round bbl., bright/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Approximately 273,000 Springfield Model
1863 Type I rifle-muskets were manufactured c. 1863-1864 with the screw fastened 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. Solid blade front and 500 yard two-leaf rear sight, “1863” dated barrel with “V/P/
eagle head” proofs, and casehardened “1863” dated “U.S./SPRINGFIELD” marked lock with the Federal Eagle. The left stock flat is marked with two bordered script cartouches
including one of Springfield Master Armorer Erskine S. Allin. “US” marked buttplate tang. Includes a “US” marked socket bayonet.
CONDITION: Very good with bright surfaces on the barrel and components, the casehardened lock assembly turned to a smooth brown patina with traces of case colors on the hammer, scattered light freckling, and defined
markings and edges in the metal. Stock is also very good with scattered dents and scratches, and visible cartouches. Mechanically excellent. Bayonet is also very good with scattered oxidation.
Estimate: 1,500 - 2,250
LOT 1204
U.S. Springfield Joslyn Breech Loading Rifle with Bayonet - Serial no. 2822, 50-70 U.S. Govt cal., 35
1/2 inch round bbl., bright/casehardened finish, walnut stock. The Joslyn rifle was the first breech loading metallic
cartridge rifle manufactured at a U.S. national armory. Reportedly, 3,007 were assembled at Springfield Armory in
January to June of 1865 utilizing breech units supplied by the Joslyn Firearms Company. 1,600, including this one, were converted to centerfire from their previous rimfire
configuration and rechambered for use with the .50-70 Government cartridge. Most of these were reassembled with little regard to matching numbers and sold to the
French during the Franco-Prussian War, and some were later turned into shotguns for civilian sales, making .50-70 rifles like this scarce. It has a fixed blade front sight that doubles as a bayonet lug and Model
1864 style rifle-musket rear sight, “M/2822” marked on top of the breech block, “M/1600” on the upper tang, “1864” date at the tail of the lock with a federal eagle and “U.S./SPRINGFIELD” at the front of the lock, “E.T”
inspection initials marked in the stock behind the trigger guard tang, and “US” marked buttplate. Includes a “US” marked socket bayonet.
CONDITION: Good with gray patina on the barrel and fittings, brown patina on the casehardened lock and breech block, scattered dark colored light pitting, and legible markings in the metal. Stock is also good as re-oiled, with
numerous scattered dents and scratches, a few reglued/reattached sections visible around the barrel tang along with a few chips, and defined edges. Half absent firing pin retention screw head. Mechanically fine. Bayonet is also
good with some scattered patches of pitting/oxidation.
Estimate: 1,500 - 2,250
LOT 1203
U.S. Sharps New Model 1863 Breech Loading Percussion Rifle
- Serial no. C,40362, 52 cal., 30 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Only 6,150 New Model 1863 rifles were manufactured
(C,30000-C,40000 range) compared to over 60,000 New Model 1863 carbines, making them a desirable Sharps variation. Features a front sight
doubling as a bayonet lug, R.S. Lawrence patent ladder rear sight with 900 yard center notch, Sharps address and “NEW MODEL 1863” marked on top
of the barrel, 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,40362” 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 some components, “R.S.L” inspection initials on the left
barrel flat at the breech, “N.S.P” inspection initials marked on top of the stock comb ahead of the buttplate tang, two bordered script “TWR” (Thomas
W. Russell) inspection cartouches and one “EF” inspection cartouche stamped on the left stock wrist with a post-Civil War “DFC” (David F. Clark) ribbon
inspection cartouche stamped on the left of the buttstock.
CONDITION: Fine as arsenal refurbished, retains 80% blue finish, 60% vibrant case colors with smooth gray patina on the balance, scattered brown
surface spotting, a few patches of light pitting, and sharp markings and edges in the metal overall. Wood is very fine as re-oiled, with defined edges,
some light dents and scratches, and exceptionally crisp inspection stamps. Mechanically fine.
Estimate: 2,750 - 4,250
LOT 1202
Fine 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
manufactured by Remington 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. Whether or not any of these rifles saw use in the war remains unclear
and debated. “1863” dated lock and barrel. Left stock flat marked with boxed script
inspection cartouches “HDJ” (Henry D. Jennings) and “BH” (Benjamin Hannis). “H.S.L” (Homer S. Lathe) inspection initials marked on
the left barrel flat at the breech. Brass patch box contains an extra nipple and ball pulling tool.
CONDITION: Fine, retains 70% original blue finish on the barrel and strong patterns of case colors mixed with 30% bright colors
visible on the lock and hammer, with scattered moderate freckling overall on the iron surfaces with sharp markings and edges. Brass exhibits
a pleasing golden aged patina. Stock is very fine with distinct edges, some light scratches, a mild dent on the right of the wrist, and defined
cartouches. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,500 - 3,500
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