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LOT 3278
Scarce Civil War
U.S. Contract First Type Lindner Breech Loading Percussion
Saddle Ring Carbine - NSN, 58 cal., 20 inch round bbl., bright finish, walnut stock. Designed
by Edward Lindner of Manchester, New Hampshire, and manufactured by Amoskeag Manufacturing Company.
Approximately 500 of these First Type American carbines are reported to have been manufactured in total and
delivered on U.S. Government contract in January of 1863, and 297 of these are reported to have been issued over three
months later to the 8th West Virginia Mounted Infantry, who used them in skirmishes
against Confederate forces between August and November of 1863, according to “Lindner Carbines and Rifles” by Edward A. Hull (pages
88-95). Fixed blade front sight and flip-up two-leaf rear sight with the lock, trigger guard, buttplate, and stock all resembling the fittings
on the U.S. Special Model 1861 Rifle-Musket then in production by Amoskeag. The breech block is marked “EDWARD LINDNER’S/PATENT,/
MARCH 29, 1859.” on top, with a locking “screw-sleeve” ahead of it. Inspection initials “GKJ” stamped on the left stock flat, and an oval
bordered script font inspection cartouche is stamped on the top of the stock ahead of the buttplate. A saddle ring is mounted on the left
side of the stock. The consignor indicated this carbine was purchased from Greg Martin on October 20, 1982.
CONDITION: Very good, displaying mostly bright iron surfaces with some scattered patches of minor surface pitting and freckling, and
defined markings on the breech block. The re-oiled stock is very good as re-oiled, with some scattered light scratches and dents, a crack on
the left behind the breech knob recess, a crack ahead of the lock, and crisp cartouche on top of the buttstock. Mechanically fine. This scarce U.S. First Type Lindner carbine would
make a fine addition to any Civil War collection!
Provenance: Greg Martin; Private Collection.
Estimate: 2,750 - 4,250
LOT 3277
Desirable Civil War Massachusetts Arms Company Maynard
First Model Breech Loading Percussion Carbine - Serial no. 4203, 50 cal., 20 inch part round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock.
Only approximately 5,000 First Model Maynard carbines were manufactured c. 1858-1861. This carbine has the correct first model two-line markings
of “MAYNARD ARMS CO./WASHINGTON.” on the right side of the action and the three-line Massachusetts Arms Co. Chicopee Falls address on the left. The
patchbox has “MAYNARD PATENTEE/SEP 22. 1845./MAY 27. 1851./JUNE 17. 1856.” on the lid. Multiple Confederate states are known to have had contracts for
Maynard rifles and carbines in both .35 and .50 caliber including Mississippi, Florida, and Georgia. For example, in early 1861, Jefferson Davis and J. Thompson entered into
agreements for Maynard arms and ammunition that included 325 carbines and 175 rifles in .50 caliber and 300 carbines in .35 caliber along with one thousand rounds of ammunition for
each gun. The Confederate soldiers are said to have been particularly fond of the Maynard carbines and rifles due in part to the fact that the brass cases could be reloaded upwards of 100 times.
See “The Maynard Rifle and Carbine in the Confederate Service” by Madaus in the American Society of Arms Collectors Bulletin 52 for more details. The carbine is equipped with a fixed German silver
blade front sight, dovetailed notch rear sight, peep sight, and sling ring and is marked with number “4203” on the underside of the primer door and “4311” on the underside barrel placing this example in the
latter part of the First Model range. The highest number noted by Madaus is 4960, and he theorized “arms within the serial range from approximately 1800 through 4100 (give or take 200) should be in the range that saw
Confederate service.
CONDITION: Good with brown patina overall, minor oxidation/pitting, and mild wear. The stock is very good and has a period carved “R” on the right side and some minor dents and scratches. Mechanically fine. Overall, an
attractive and desirable First Model Maynard.
Estimate: 3,000 - 5,000
LOT 3279
Fine Civil War U.S. Joslyn Model 1864
Saddle Ring Carbine - Serial no. 15322, 52 RF cal., 22 inch
round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. This is
one of 8,000 Model 1864 Joslyn breech loading carbines
purchased by the Ordnance Department from
the Joslyn Fire Arms Company of
Stonington, Connecticut. The Joslyn
was one of the more widely used
carbines during the Civil War with
effective use by Union cavalry units
including the 4th and 8th Indiana, 19th
New York, 13th Tennessee, 9th Pennsylvania, 3rd West Virginia, 2nd Wisconsin, and
1st Nebraska. Features a blued barrel equipped with a pinched blade front sight and
a three folding leaf rear sight, casehardened iron mountings and a one-piece straight
grip stock with saddle ring and bar on the left side. The lock plate is marked “JOSLYN FIRE
ARMS Co./STONINGTON CONN./1864” ahead of the hammer. The rear of the breechblock
is marked “B.F. JOSLYNS PATENT/OCT 8 1861 JUNE 24 1862”. The matching serial number is located on the top of the breechblock and upper tang.
The left stock flat is marked with two boxed script inspection cartouches. “GDM” George D. Moller collection mark at the toe of the stock.
CONDITION: Fine, retaining 70% original blue finish on the barrel with scattered brown patina and light surface pitting on the balance. 20% original case colors on
the lock and breech area with scattered gray/brown patina on the balance. Stock is also fine with crisp cartouches, some scattered dents, chips and scratches, a 2 1/4
inch crack ahead of the buttplate tang, an 8 1/2 inch crack on the lower right of the buttstock, and crisp cartouches. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The George Moller Collection; Property of a Gentleman.
Estimate: 2,500 - 3,750
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