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LOT 1214
Fine Civil War Richardson & Overman Gallager
Breech Loading Percussion Saddle Ring Carbine - Serial
no. 14353, 50 cal., 22 1/4 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened
finish, walnut stock. Reportedly, 17,728 Gallager carbines were
manufactured in three different variations
during the Civil War, according to “Flayderman’s Guide” (9th Edition,
9B-051, 9B-052, 9B-053). The Gallager carbine was designed by Dr. Mahlon J. Gallager, a
Southerner by birth, and manufactured under license by Richardson & Overman in Philadelphia
where Gallager had a dental practice. It has a pinched blade front sight, notch and folding leaf
rear sight, blued barrel and casehardened frame, lock plate marked “GALLAGER’S PATENT/JULY 17Th
1860” and “MANUFACTd BY/RICHARDSON & OVERMAN/PHILADa” above the serial number, smooth walnut stock with blued patch box,
saddle bar and ring. An old collection sticker numbered “27” is on top of the stock ahead of buttplate.
CONDITION: Fine with an old protective coat of varnish overall, retains 85% plus original blue finish on the barrel and patchbox, 60% plus original case colors concentrated mostly on the
lock and right of the frame with some slight fading on the left, with scattered patches of moderate surface corrosion and light freckling, and sharp edges and markings in the metal overall.
Stock is very good with areas of discoloration, and some scattered dents and scratches. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 3,000 - 5,000
LOT 1215
Fine Civil War U.S. Sharps & Hankins Model
1862 Navy Rimfire Carbine - Serial no. 10321, 52 RF cal.,
24 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock.
Reportedly, 6,686 of these carbines were purchased
for the U.S. Navy between 1862-1865 during the
Civil War, according to “Flayderman’s Guide” (9th
Edition, 5F-091). The leather cover on the barrel was
designed to protect the barrel from corrosive saltwater; many are
badly damaged or absent due to these carbines seeing extensive service, with this example being
an exception. Blade front sight, adjustable rear sight, “SHARPS/PATENT/1859” marked on the left side
of the frame with “SHARPS/&/HANKINS/PHILADA.” on the right, and the matching visible serial number “10321” on
the underside of the barrel, lever and on the upper tang.
CONDITION: Fine, retains 40% plus vivid original case colors with scattered mild brown freckling and light pitting on the balance,
50% original niter blue finish on the rear sight, sharp markings and edges in the metal, and bright patina on the brass buttplate. The leather barrel cover is fine with some
light age related cracking, and fraying at the bottom rear. Stock is very fine with tight fitment, a few light scratches, a few minor hairline cracks behind the lower tang, and
distinct edges. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,750 - 4,250 207
LOT 1213
Very Scarce Civil War James Warner Breech Loading
Saddle Ring Carbine with Silver Plated Frame - Serial
no. 206, 50 RF cal., 20 inch round bbl., bright/silver finish,
walnut stock. Only 1,501 of these carbines are believed to
have been manufactured by Warner in 1864. These initial
carbines saw some use by Wisconsin units and others
during the last part of the war. Another 2,500 were produced by
Greene Rifle Works. After the Civil War, the Warner carbines were
sold as surplus and then Schuyler, Hartley & Graham resold them to France in 1870. This example features
a unique silver plated brass frame, indicating it may have been intended for presentation to an important
individual, and is currently the only example to have passed through Rock Island Auction Company like it! The
action features a hinged breech block and manual extractor located on the underside of the forend. “JAMES
WARNER,SPRINGFIELD,MASS/WARNER’S/PATENT” marked in three lines on the left of the frame, has a round blade front sight, folding leaf rear sight with “3”, “5”, and “8” markings
on the leaf (300-800 yards), a smooth walnut forend, straight wrist walnut buttstock, saddle ring eye (absent saddle ring) mounted on the left of the action, matching serial
number “206” marked on the bottom of the barrel, rear flat of the walnut forend, front flat of the frame, and brass buttplate.
CONDITION: Fine, retains 40% original silver plated finish on the frame with scattered flaking and smooth bright patina on the balance of the brass frame, with scattered light surface
freckling on the bright iron barrel, and clear markings and edges in the metal overall. Absent sling ring. Wood is very fine with some scattered light handling marks and dents, a chip ahead of the buttplate tang,
and defined edges overall. Mechanically excellent. A unique silver plated example of a very scarce James Warner carbine that would be a distinguished addition in any Civil War collection!
Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500