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LOT 3283
Civil War Whitney Arms Co. Marked
U.S. Springfield Model 1863 Type I Percussion Rifle-Musket with Bayonet - NSN, 58 cal., 40 inch round bbl., blue/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. Casehardened “1863” dated “U.S./SPRINGFIELD” marked lock. Blued “1863” dated barrel, ramrod, barrel bands, rear
sight, trigger guard, and buttplate. The left stock flat is marked with two bordered script cartouches including that of Springfield Master Armorer Erskine S. Allin, and the right of
the buttstock is marked with a large eagle and shield over “WHITNEY ARMS Co”. Eli Whitney Jr. reorganized his family’s business in 1863 as the Whitney Arms Co. and is known to
have purchased condemned and leftover parts from the U.S. armories as well as other outside contractors primarily to sell to states and militia units, with some sources stating
these Model 1863 rifle-muskets with the Whitney stamp were likely assembled post-Civil War. Regardless, this example is as it would have been from Springfield. “US” marked
buttplate tang. George Moller’s “GDM” collection marking is at the toe of the stock. Includes a US socket bayonet (very tight) and reproduction leather sling.
CONDITION: Fine, retaining 50% original blue finish thinning to a smooth brown and gray patina, some wear from bayonet mounting, areas of light flaking, and some light pitting. 60% vivid original case colors remain on the lock
with scattered spotting and crisp lock markings. Stock is also fine with defined edges and attractive raised grain, scattered light scratches and dents, some scattered moderate chips, repaired sections visible on the left flat behind
both of the lock screws, and crisp cartouches. Mechanically excellent. Included bayonet is good with dark patina and mild pitting.
Provenance: The George Moller Collection; Property of a Gentleman.
Estimate: 1,700 - 2,500
LOT 3281
Fine Providence Tool Peabody Breech Loading Single Shot Rifle - NSN, 43 cal., 33 inch round bbl., blue/
casehardened finish, walnut stock. Produced by the Providence Tool Company circa 1866 - 1871. Originally developed
during the Civil War, many of these rifles were exported for foreign military use. Blade front and folding ladder rear
sights, with “crown/V” stamps on top of the breech and the frame ahead of the loading port, with the left side of the receiver marked “PEABODY’S
PAT./JULY 22, 1862/MAN’F’D BY/PROVIDENCE TOOL CO./PROV. R.I.”. Single letter “E” and “S” proofs are present on several components. Smooth straight wrist
stock, with 2 “U” marked barrel bands, a small oval “WC” cartouche on the left side of the wrist and a “C” marked buttplate.
CONDITION: Very good, with 85% of the original blue finish, showing areas of brown and gray patina and scattered handling marks. 75% plus of the bright, original case colors are present on the frame, with a scuff on
the left side, mild spotting, and areas of silvering. Stock is very fine, with mild pressure dents and scratches. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 3282
Scarce U.S. Springfield Model 1865 First Model Allin Conversion Breech Loading Trapdoor Cadet
Rifle - NSN, 50-70 U.S. Govt cal., 33 1/2 inch round bbl., bright/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Reportedly,
5,000 First Model Allins, also known as the Model 1865, were manufactured in 1865 by altering existing rifle-muskets to the Trapdoor
system for use with the .58 rimfire metallic cartridge, and there is believed to be 270 that were reportedly made with a 36 inch barrel (measures
33 1/2 inches to the face of the breech block) and two barrel bands for cadet use, according to “Flayderman’s Guide” (9th Edition, 9A-354, 9A-355). The
Model 1865 First Model Allin Trapdoor design was invented by Erskine S. Allin, Master Armorer at Springfield Armory, as a solution to converting the massive surplus of, then outdated, muzzle loading rifled-
muskets manufactured during the Civil War to a more modern breech loading design. After only one year of production, Springfield shifted to manufacturing the simpler Model 1866 Second Model Allin conversion
rifles, making any surviving First Model Allins scarce and desirable. This example has the shorter cadet length barrel and stock, two barrel bands, a correct “1864” dated lock, two crisp bordered script “HSH” and “ESA”
(Erskine S. Allin) inspection cartouches stamped on the left stock flat, “W.B” behind the lower tang, and “US” marked buttplate tang.
CONDITION: Fine as period shortened, with a bright appearance on the barrel, 60% original oil-quenched casehardened finish on the breech block, with smooth mottled gray patina on the lock, some scattered light to mild
freckling, and vivid case colors on the replacement hammer. Stock is also very fine with a few minor dents and dings, a small chip ahead of the lock, a minor crack visible to the right above the trigger, a small filled in circular section
on top of the wrist, and crisp cartouches. The trigger occasionally sticks, otherwise mechanically fine.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 3280
Outstanding Providence Tool
Co. Peabody Breech Loading
Saddle Ring Carbine - NSN,
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. The carbine has a military blue barrel with block front sight and folding leaf
rear sight. The barrel band, receiver, breech block, hammer, side plate, lever and buttplate are color casehardened. A staple-mounted carbine sling ring is mounted at the junction of the left side of
the stock and the receiver. The stock and forearm are oil-finished black walnut. The left of the receiver is roll-stamped “PEABODY’S PAT./JULY 22. 1862/MAN’F’D BY/PROVIDENCE TOOL CO./PROV. R.I.” in five lines.
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.
CONDITION: Excellent, nearly as issued, retains 98% vivid original casehardened and blue finishes with sharp markings and edges in the metal overall. Wood is also excellent with attractive original raised grain and
rich oil finish, distinct edges, a few light handling marks, and an exceptionally crisp cartouche. Mechanically excellent. This outstanding example of a Providence Tool Co. Peabody carbine would
be difficult to improve upon!
Estimate: 2,250 - 3,250
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