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LOT 1248
Civil War U.S. Inspected Sharps New Model 1859 Breech Loading
Percussion Saddle Ring Carbine with “1st Va Cav” Marking - Serial no. 62034, 52 cal., 22 inch
round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Approximately 30,000 of these New Model 1859 carbines were
manufactured c. 1859-1863, in the 30000-75000 serial range, per “Flayderman’s Guide” (9th Edition, 5F-019). Many
of these were widely used during the Civil War, and a large number later converted for use with centerfire cartridges, not including this
example which still remains in its percussion configuration. The barrel has a blade front sight, partly visible three-line Sharps Hartford address
ahead of the Lawrence patent rear sight, and “NEW MODEL 1859” on top at the breech. The lock and receiver have the standard Lawrence and Sharps
patent markings. Small single letter inspection initials visible on some of the components, with “A.H.K” on the saddle bar plate and two bordered script inspection
cartouches stamped on the left stock wrist, one of which being “WAT” (William A. Thornton). Although typically seen in the earlier production 1859 Sharps carbines in the 30000 serial range,
this example, serial number 62034, has a brass patchbox and buttplate. Period hand carved “1st Va Cav” marking on the patchbox finial, and faint remnants of other period hand carvings on the
patchbox door. Assembly number “182” marked on the interior of the patchbox door and underside of the buttplate. Matching serial number “62034” marked on the upper receiver and bottom of
the barrel. The consignor indicated this carbine was purchased from J. W. Hullf on October 8, 1973.
CONDITION: Good, showing scattered smooth brown freckling/spotting and gray patina, refurbished blue visible on the rear sight and breech block, a few patches of light pitting, a few vise marks visible around
the breech of the barrel, and attractive golden aged patina on the brass. Wood is also good as re-oiled, with numerous scattered dents and scratches, and lightly legible cartouches. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The J. W. Hullf Collection; Private Collection.
Estimate: 2,500 - 3,750
LOT 1249
Scarce Civil War U.S. Gibbs Breech Loading Percussion Saddle Ring Carbine - NSN, 52
cal., 22 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Reportedly, 1,052 Gibbs carbines were manufactured by William F.
Brooks of New York City at the Phoenix Armory and delivered to the U.S. government in 1863 due to the factory being burned
down during the New York Draft Riots that same July, and approximately 500 of these were issued to the 10th Missouri Cavalry and
smaller quantities were issued to the 13th and 16th New York Cavalry, according to “Flayderman’s Guide” (9th Edition, 9B-054). The Gibbs
carbine is one of the scarcest and best designed carbines used by Union forces. This example has a blade front sight, three-leaf rear sight,
“B” inspection markings on the left of the rear sight and barrel, Gibbs patent marking on top at the breech, a distinctive long lock plate marked
“Wm F. BROOKS/MANFr NEW YORK” ahead of the hammer, a saddle bar and ring on the left, and a smooth walnut stock with “U.S” marked on top of the
buttplate. The consignor indicated this carbine was purchased in June 1975 from Jim Richardson.
CONDITION: Very good, with artificially applied brown on the iron with scattered light freckling, a few small patches of minor surface pitting, and defined lock
markings. The front sight blade is filed down. Stock is good as sanded and re-oiled, with various cracks visible around the edges, and numerous scattered
dents and scratches. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Jim Richardson Collection; Private Collection.
Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500
LOT 1250
Fine British Contract Massachusetts Arms Co. Greene Patent
Breech Loading Percussion Carbine - Serial no. 1270, 577 cal., 18 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut
stock. British marked One of approximately 2,000 manufactured c. 1855-1857 on contract with the British for use in the Crimean War,
according to “Flayderman’s Guide” (9th Edition, 9B-057). All but a few hundred were reportedly scrapped for parts later, with few seeing
military service. Chambered for use with .577 caliber, with blade front and folding ladder rear sights, Queen Victoria’s “St. Edward’s
Crown/VxR” cipher marked on the lock, hexadecagonal section ahead of the rear sight, sling ring on the lower tang, small crown
inspection stamps on the various components and buttstock, a British sold out of service mark on the left of the barrel, and a steel buttplate
and patchbox. The consignor indicated this carbine was purchased from J. W. Hullf on October 8, 1973.
CONDITION: Fine, retains 60% original blue finish with smooth brown and gray patina on the balance, 50% case colors, scattered light freckling, a few small
patches of minor surface pitting, and sharp markings and edges in the metal overall. Stock is also fine as re-oiled, with defined edges, scattered pressure dents and
handling marks, and crisp stamps. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The J. W. Hullf Collection; Private Collection.
Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500
LOT 1251
Civil War U.S. Martially Inspected Ball & Williams Ballard Carbine - Serial no. 9938, 44 RF cal., 22 inch
part octagon bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Ball & Williams were originally contracted to manufacture 5,000 of
these carbines in January 1864 but ultimately only delivered 1,500 before abandoning the contract in favor of better profits
received from contracts for the Kentucky cavalry. Of the 1,500 delivered to the federal government, 1,200 were issued to the
Vermont militia after the St. Albans Raid, the northernmost land battle of the war. It features a blade front sight, standard notch and folding leaf
rear sight, Ballard patent markings on the right side of the frame, Ball & Williams and Merwin & Bray markings on the left of the frame, “M.M” inspection
initials on various components, and a bordered script “MM” cartouche stamped on the left of the stock.
CONDITION: Very good plus with 20% original blue finish, mostly brown patina, scattered spotting and oxidation, and defined markings. Wood is also very
good as re-oiled, with a clearly legible cartouche, numerous scattered light scratches and handling marks. Mechanically fine.
Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500 239