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LOT 257
Civil War U.S. Sharps & Hankins Model 1862 Navy Rimfire Carbine - Serial
no. 11483, 52 RF cal., 24 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Manufactured c. 1862-1865, with 6,686 of these carbines reportedly
purchased for the U.S. Navy during the Civil War, per “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 “11483”
on the underside of the barrel, lever and on the upper tang. Initials that appear to read “dKB” hand carved on the right of the leather barrel cover.
CONDITION: Very good, exhibiting a mix of silver and brown patina on the exposed casehardened surfaces with patterns of case colors visible in some protected areas, and sharp markings in the
metal. The leather barrel cover is fine with mild age related cracking. Stock is also very good, with tight fitment, some light scratches and dents, and defined edges. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1,500 - 2,500
LOT 258
Scarce Civil War Joslyn First Model 1862 Rimfire Saddle Ring Carbine - Serial no.
1488, 52 RF cal., 22 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Approximately 3,500 Joslyn Model 1862 carbines
were reportedly made, 2,200 of which the U.S. Government purchased, per “Flayderman’s Guide” (9th Edition, 9B-068). The lock plate is marked
“JOSLYN FIRE ARMS Co/STONINGTON/CONN.”, and the breech block is marked with 1861 and 1862 patent dates above the serial number. Hook type breech block
latch, pinched blade front and three-leaf notch rear sight. Small “T.K.L” inspection initials on the left of the rear sight and breech of the barrel. Two boxed script inspection
cartouches marked on the left flat above the saddle bar with ring.
CONDITION: Very good, retains 30% original blue finish on the barrel with smooth brown and gray patina on the balance, golden aged patina on the brass, and defined lock and breech block
markings. Stock is also very good, with crisp cartouches, dents, nicks, scratches, and otherwise defined edges. Mechanically functions.
Provenance: The A.C. Daum Collection; Private Collection.
Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
LOT 256
Scarce Civil War U.S. Gibbs Breech Loading Percussion Saddle Ring Carbine - NSN, 52 cal., 20
5/8 inch round bbl., bright/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Only 1,052 Gibbs carbines were manufactured by William F. Brooks
of New York City at the Phoenix Armory and delivered to the U.S. government in 1863 due to the factory being burned down during the New York Draft Riots in that same year,
per “Flayderman’s Guide” (9th Edition, 9B-054). Around 500 of these were issued to the 10th Missouri Cavalry and smaller quantities were issued to the 13th and 16th New York
Cavalry. The Gibbs carbine is one of the best designed carbines used by Union forces. Barrel shortened slightly at the muzzle, with a replacement blade front sight and three-leaf
notch rear sight.
CONDITION: Good with smooth gray and antiqued brown patina. Stock is also good as refinished, with a few reglued cracks at the wrist, and fine figure. Mechanically functions.
Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500
LOT 254
Scarce Civil War U.S. Amoskeag
Manufacturing Company First Type Lindner
Breech Loading Percussion Saddle Ring Carbine - NSN, 58 cal., 20 inch round
bbl., bright finish, walnut stock. Approximately 500 of these First Type American carbines are reported to have been
manufactured and delivered on U.S. Government contract in January of 1863, according to pages 88-95 of “Lindner Carbines
and Rifles” by Edward A. Hull. 297 of these are reported to have been issued to the 8th West Virginia Mounted Infantry, who used them in skirmishes
against Confederate forces between August and November of 1863. Designed by Edward Lindner of Manchester, New Hampshire, and manufactured by
Amoskeag Manufacturing Company. Fixed blade front sight and flip-up two-leaf rear sight with the lock, trigger guard, buttplate, and stock all resembling the fittings on the U.S. Special Model 1861 Rifle-Musket
then in production by Amoskeag. The breech block is marked “EDWARD LINDNER’S/PATENT,/MARCH 29, 1859.” on top, with a locking “screw-sleeve” ahead of it. Inspection initials “GKJ” stamped on the left stock flat, and an oval
bordered script font inspection cartouche is stamped on the top of the stock ahead of the buttplate. A saddle ring is mounted on the left side of the stock.
CONDITION: Very good, displaying mostly bright iron surfaces with a few patches of minor surface pitting, and defined markings on the breech block. The re-oiled stock is also very good, with some light scratches and dents, a few
minor small cracks at some edges, and a legible cartouche. Mechanically excellent. This scarce U.S. First Type Lindner carbine would make a fine addition to any Civil War collection!
Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500
LOT 255
Civil War Starr Arms Breech Loading Percussion Saddle Ring Carbine - Serial no. 13547,
54 cal., 21 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Starr Arms Co. manufactured approximately 20,601 of these carbines
during the Civil War, according to “Flayderman’s Guide” (9th Edition, 9B-098). Features standard blade front and two-leaf rear sights, and a sling ring mounted on the left
of the receiver. Two bordered script inspection cartouches stamped on the left stock wrist.
CONDITION: Fine, retains 60% original blue finish on the barrel, 50% vivid original case colors, with scattered spotting and some patches of light surface corrosion, bright golden
patina on the brass, and sharp markings and edges in the metal. Wood is very good as re-oiled, with defined edges, some light dings and scratches, a few small surface cracks at the toe, and
partly legible cartouches. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000
LOT 253
Fine Civil War U.S. Spencer Model 1860
Repeating Saddle Ring Carbine - Serial no.
49016, 52 Spencer cal., 22 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock.
Approximately 50,000 of these carbines were manufactured c. 1863-1865 for the Union Army during the Civil War, per
“Flayderman’s Guide” (9th Edition, 9B-086). Spencer carbines are easily one of the most advanced and well received weapons
of the Civil War, and remained important in the Indian Wars of the latter half of the 19th century, especially prior to the widespread
adoption of the Springfield Trapdoor. Two bordered script inspection cartouches stamped on the left stock wrist.
CONDITION: Fine, retains 75% original blue finish on the barrel, silvery gray patina on the frame and components, with smooth surface freckling, and legible
markings in the metal. Wood is also fine, with defined edges, some dings and scratches, and crisp cartouches. Mechanically excellent. A fine Civil War Spencer carbine in well above average condition!
Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500