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LOT 244
Excellent and Scarce Civil War E. G.
Lamson & Co. Palmer Bolt Action Carbine - NSN, 50 RF cal., 20 inch
round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. The Palmer carbine
holds the distinction of being the first metallic cartridge bolt action firearm
ever adopted by the U.S. Ordnance Department and among the first bolt action firearms accepted by
any military. The bolt does not contain a firing pin and is simply used to seat the cartridge and seal the
breech. It fires with a traditional side lock. Approximately 1,001 of these carbines were ordered by the
U.S. government on 20 June 1864, none were delivered until June of the following year
however, meaning they arrived too late to see action during the Civil War. It has the
standard markings and features. Small “MM” (Miles Moulton) inspector initials marked on the left of the
breech, left stock flat and top of rear of the stock. Bordered script “MM” cartouche on the left stock flat.
“GDM” (George D. Moller) collection initials marked at the toe of the stock.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 85% original plum blue finish, 95% bright attractive original case colors
on the lock plate, and 75% on the trigger guard. The wood is also excellent with defined edges, a few light
dings and scratches, two small pin holes from a plaque on the right rear, and a sharp cartouche. Mechanically excellent. This is an outstanding
example of a scarce Civil War carbine, significant in the development of military arms as well as firearms in general, and would be a welcomed
addition to any collection.
Provenance: The George Moller Collection; Property of a Gentleman.
Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000
LOT 245
Exceptionally Fine Civil War Era U.S. Massachusetts Arms
Co. Second Model Maynard Breech Loading Percussion
Carbine - Serial no. 24801, 50 cal., 20 inch part octagon bbl.,
blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. The two models of Maynard carbines
were easily among the best firearms available during the Civil War and were
used and well regarded by both sides. 20,202 Second Models were
manufactured c. 1863-65, with this example dated 1865 on the lower tang. Some were
delivered late in the war and were issued and used by the 6th, 9th, and 11th Indiana
Cavalry and the 10th and 11th East Tennessee Union Cavalry. Standard markings and features
with “SWP” and “JM” cartouches on the left side of the wrist.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 95% plus original blue finish with some light spotting on the hammer and
buttplate, and 85% vivid original case colors on the frame. Stock is very fine as re-oiled with
some areas of lighter finish, some light dents, and crisp cartouches. Mechanically excellent.
An absolutely stunning Civil War Era Second Model Maynard carbine that appears to
have seen little if any use at all!
Estimate: 3,250 - 4,500
LOT 246
Exceptional U.S. Civil War Gwyn & Campbell Type II Breech Loading Percussion Saddle
Ring Carbine - Serial no. 3210, 52 cal., 20 inch part octagon bbl., blue/casehardened finish,
walnut stock. Approximately 4,000 of these Type II carbines were manufactured
c. 1863-1864 by Gwyn and Campbell of Hamilton, Ohio, per “Flayderman’s
Guide” (9th Edition, 9B-059). These are essentially updated versions of the
prior Cosmopolitan carbines, and were issued in fairly large numbers to Union
cavalry units operating in the Western Theater, including
the 8th Iowa Cavalry, which received 2,007 Gwyn & Campbells in total and
was mustered into service in Davenport, Iowa. Features a pinched blade front sight,
ladder notch rear sight, boxed script “WHR” inspection cartouche stamped on the left stock wrist
and small “W.H.R” inspection initials ahead of the buttplate. Matching visible serial numbers on the
bottom of the barrel, frame, breech block and lever.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, retains 90% original blue finish on the barrel, 80% plus vivid original case colors on the frame,
lock, hammer and lever, 50% plus original niter blue finish on the breech block and upper tang, with some freckling and minor surface oxidation, and
distinct edges in the metal overall. Stock is very fine as re-oiled, with defined edges, some light handling marks, and a crisp cartouche. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,750 - 4,250
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