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LOT 3291
Civil War Era Sharps New Model 1859 Breech Loading Percussion
Saddle Ring Carbine - Serial no. 38884, 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, 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, the 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. Matching serial number marked on the upper receiver and bottom of the barrel.
CONDITION: Very good with a fresh appearance, retains strong traces of original blue finish underneath an old artificially applied outer brown protective coating most
noticeable on the barrel and rear of the front sight. The receiver retains strong patterns of original case colors showing on the protected area of the lock beneath the hammer,
scattered spotting/freckling, and defined markings in the metal. Wood is very good as re-oiled, with numerous scattered dents and scratches, and defined edges. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 3292
Civil War Richardson & Overman Gallager Breech Loading Percussion Saddle Ring Carbine -
Serial no. 19480, 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.
CONDITION: Very good, with a small separated crack visible in the bottom left of the frame, retains 50% original blue finish on the barrel with smooth brown patina on the balance, 30% plus original case colors, with scattered
moderate freckling, and sharp edges and markings in the metal. Stock is very good as revarnished with some scattered dents and scratches, and a chip to the right of the lower tang. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 3293
Civil War U.S. Sharps & Hankins Model 1862 Navy Rimfire Carbine - Serial no. 11417, 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 “11417” on the underside of the barrel, lever and on the upper tang. The consignor indicated this carbine was purchased from J. W. Hullf on October 8, 1973.
CONDITION: Very good plus, retains strong traces of original case colors concentrated in some of the protected areas with silvery gray patina on the exposed surfaces, scattered light freckling and minor surface pitting,
and attractive lightly aged bright golden patina on the brass buttplate. The leather barrel cover is fine with some light age related cracking. Stock is also very good with some scattered light
scratches and dents. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The J. W. Hullf Collection; Private Collection.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 3294
Scarce Civil War Sharps & Hankins Model 1862 Short Cavalry Type Saddle Ring Carbine - Serial no. 6314, 52
RF cal., 19 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Approximately 1,000 Sharps & Hankins Model
1862 Short Cavalry Type Carbines were manufactured c. 1862-1865, according to “Flayderman’s Guide” (9th Edition, 5F-094).
These are known to have been issued to the 11th New York Volunteer Cavalry. Features a staple and saddle ring on the left of the frame, and
matching serial numbers on the upper tang and bottom of the barrel inside the action. Matching serial number “6314” marked on the upper tang, inside of the
frame, underside of the barrel and on the lever. The consignor indicated this carbine was purchased from J. W. Hullf on October 8, 1973.
CONDITION: Very good with mottled gray and brown patina, some scattered light pitting, and defined markings in the metal. Stock is also very good with some scattered dents, scratches and a
few nicks. Mechanically fine.
Provenance: The J. W. Hullf Collection; Private Collection.
Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
LOT 3295
British Contract Massachusetts Arms Co. Greene Patent Breech Loading Percussion Carbine with Manual - Serial no. 1263, 577 cal., 18
inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. 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. A period “Directions for using Greene’s Carbine” paper
manual folded up (separated) was found inside the patchbox. The consignor indicated this carbine was purchased from a Ray Hauser on May 7, 1968.
CONDITION: Very good, retains 40% original blue finish with smooth brown and gray patina on the balance, 20% case colors visible mostly in protected areas, scattered light
freckling, a few patches of light pitting, and sharp markings and edges in the metal overall. Stock is fine as re-oiled, with defined edges, scattered pressure dents and handling
marks, and crisp stamps. Mechanically excellent. The Greene manual has numerous tears, separated sections, absent sections and fold marks.
Provenance: The Ray Hauser Collection; Private Collection.
Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500