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LOT 220
Exceptional U.S. Harpers Ferry Model 1819 Hall Breech Loading Flintlock Rifle Dated 1837 - NSN, 52 cal., 32 5/8 inch round bbl.,
brown/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1837 as dated on the breech block. Approximately 19,680 of the Model 1819 Hall rifles
were manufactured by Harpers Ferry in 1819-1840, according to “Flayderman’s Guide” (9th Edition, 9A-248, 9A-249, 9A-250). John Hall’s innovative breech loading rifles were
the first breech loading firearm adopted by the U.S. military and the first firearms to be produced with interchangeable parts. They were meant to be issued to Army rifle units,
skirmishers, and flank companies. The Sixth U.S. Infantry, stationed at Jefferson Barracks, Missouri, was issued Hall rifles in the spring of 1832, and these rifles were used at the
Bad Axe Massacre at the end of the Black Hawk War. Later examples like this 1838 production rifle saw use through the Mexican-American War and even through the Civil War, with
many converted to percussion. Features an offset fixed blade front sight and fixed notch rear sight, a rifled bore correctly with a smooth section inside the muzzle end, and the top
of the breech block marked “J. H. HALL/H.FERRY/US/1837” in four lines.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, retains 85% plus original brown finish, darkened original case colors on the breech block, and crisp markings. Stock is very fine with attractive
original raised grain and rich oil finish, a few light handling marks and nicks, and distinct edges overall. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500
LOT 219
Exceptional Ornate Gold Etched Blade Eagle Head Pommel Officer’s Saber with Scabbard - Manufactured c. late 18th century to early 19th century. These eagle head pommel
swords were especially popular from the Federalist Era through the Age of Jackson and continued to see use into the Mexican-American War. This very attractive example has an
approximately 31 3/8 inch curved blade with broad fuller, panels of niter blue backgrounds terminating in floral designs along with etched floral and martial designs highlighted by
gold. The gilt brass hilt has the distinctive eagle head pommel and martial designs. The ivory grip is carved and checkered. One side of the brass scabbard has mainly floral engraving
and also features a spread wing eagle and shield design between the suspension rings. Overall, a highly attractive and patriotic sword.
CONDITION: Extremely fine overall, with a very bright appearance on the excellent blade, 95% plus of the original bright niter blue and gold, crisp etching, most of the original gilt
finish on the hilt, attractive natural patina on the ivory grip with some chips at the bottom and age lines, 95% plus highly attractive bright original gilt on the scabbard with a few light
dents near the drag and sharp engraving. This is a gorgeous sword fit for any American collection.
Provenance: The Andrew Singer Collection.
Estimate: 3,000 - 5,000