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LOT 241
Exceptional and Scarce Civil War U.S. Contract Lindsay Model 1863 “Two Shot” Rifle-Musket with Bayonet - NSN, 58 cal.,
41 1/8 inch round bbl., bright finish, walnut stock. Approximately 1,000 of these unique two shot rifle-muskets were manufactured
by J.P. Lindsay of New York between 1863-1864, according to “Flayderman’s Guide” (9th Edition, 9A-342). Developed in 1863 by
J.P. Lindsay, this rifle used a “superposed charge” system to give the firepower of a double barreled rifle in the format of a single
barreled infantry musket. Equipped with a single trigger and dual hammers and nipples, the barrel would be loaded with two full
loads of powder and ball, with the right hammer firing the front charge, and the rear fired by the left, in that order. These rifles were unpopular, due to the real and
present danger of the first charge misfiring (bad primer, fouled powder, etc.) and the second charge being obstructed and destroying the rifle. This reduced the
survival rate of these rifles, making high condition examples scarce on the contemporary market. Blade front and 3-leaf rear sights, with the top of the breech section
marked “LINDSAY/PATENTED. OCT. 9. 186” (partially stamped “1860”), a pair of boxed “ADK” proofs on the left side of the smooth straight grip stock, and a “US” on the
buttplate. Includes a U.S. socket bayonet.
CONDITION: Extremely fine, with a few very small areas of discoloration on the bright finish. The stock is very fine showing some dings and pressure dents, along with nice
sharp cartouches. Mechanically excellent. The bayonet is very fine with some scattered patches of light pitting. An exceptional example of a very scarce Civil War contract
Lindsay Model 1863 Two Shot Rifle Musket.
Estimate: 4,500 - 6,500
LOT 242
Outstanding Civil War U.S. Colt Special Model 1861
Contract Percussion Rifle-Musket with Bayonet -
NSN, 58 cal., 40 inch round bbl., bright finish,
walnut stock. Approximately 75,000 of these
rifle-muskets were manufactured by Colt
during the Civil War loosely based on the
British Pattern 1853 “Enfield” rifle-muskets, and
some of the design elements were later used
on the Springfield Model 1863 rifles. This “1863”
dated rifle-musket (both lock plate and barrel correspond) has the Colt Hartford address marking on
the lock, eagle and shield emblem on the bolster, “V/P/eagle head” proofs, “F” and “STEEL” markings
on the barrel, two clear script letter cartouches on the left stock flat, and “US” marked buttplate. Includes a
“US/43” marked socket bayonet.
CONDITION: Excellent plus, as issued. The metal surfaces have a highly attractive polish bright appearance showing slight
age discoloration. The stock is also excellent plus with some scattered minor dings and scratches and two crisp cartouches.
Mechanically excellent. Bayonet is fine.
Estimate: 4,500 - 6,500 241