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LOT 1220
Rare and Exceptional U.S. Civil War Lindner’s Patent Second Type Breech Loading Percussion Carbine - NSN, 58 cal., 19 1/2 inch
round bbl., bright finish, walnut stock. Designed and made by Edward Lindner of Manchester, New Hampshire. Amoskeag received an order from the
Ordnance Department for 6,000 Lindner carbines in April of 1863 and had them completed one year later, although delivery was refused which led
to a lawsuit in which Amoskeag lost and the carbines are believed sold c. 1870 overseas during the Franco-Prussian War, with this example appearing
to have escaped that fate. Fixed blade front sight and two-leaf folding rear sight mounted behind the breechblock, which is correctly marked on
top “EDWARD LINDNER’S/PATENT/MARCH 29, 1859”. The lock, trigger guard, buttplate, and the stock all resemble the patterns found on the Special
Model 1861 Rifle-Musket then in production by Amoskeag. The left side of the buttstock is stamped with “29” above a crossed out “30”.
“GDM” (George D. Moller) collection initials marked at the toe of the stock.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining bright surfaces overall with sharp edges and sharp markings on the lock and breech. Stock is very fine
with some light handling marks and dents. Mechanically excellent. This is an exceptional example of a hard to find Second Type Lindner
Carbine that appears to have seen little if any use.
Provenance: The George Moller Collection;
Property of a Gentleman.
Estimate: 6,000 - 8,000
LOT 1219
Outstanding Civil War Kentucky Marked Meriden
Manufacturing Co. Triplett & Scott Repeating Rimfire Carbine
- Serial no. 3016, 50 RF cal., 22 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened
finish, walnut stock. The Triplett & Scott carbines were manufactured by the Meriden Manufacturing
Company, Meriden, Connecticut, in 1864-1865, with 2,000 22-inch barrel carbines manufactured as part
of a contract for 5,000 weapons with the State of Kentucky in 1865, per “Flayderman’s
Guide” (9th Edition, 9B-101). The carbine features a seven-round magazine
and is loaded by twisting the barrel to align with the magazine on the lower left side of the receiver.
It has a folding leaf rear sight which lacks elevation markings. Sling swivels on both the toe and heel of
the stock. The left side of the chamber is stamped “KENTUCKY” in small block letters indicating the carbine was part of the 5,000
piece state contract. The serial number is stamped on the right side of the frame. The lower left side of the frame is marked with the
manufacturer’s name and location: “MERIDEN MAN’FG. CO./MERIDEN, CONN.” in two lines. The patent marking: “TRIPLETT & SCOTT/
PATENT DEC. 6, 1864” is stamped in two lines on the upper receiver tang. “Y/W.B” is stamped on the left side at the butt.
CONDITION: Excellent, retains 95% plus original blue finish, 97% plus vibrant original case colors, bright sling swivels, one small dent
on the exposed area of the magazine tube, and sharp markings and edges in the metal overall. The wood is also excellent, with rich original oiled
finish, some light scratches and nicks, tight fitment, and crisp stamps. Mechanically excellent. This is one of the finest known examples of these relatively
scarce Civil War Kentucky Marked Triplett & Scott carbines, and would be nearly impossible to improve upon!
Provenance: The David Aroh Collection.
Estimate: 6,000 - 9,000
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