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LOT 1224
Excellent Civil War U.S. Massachusetts Arms Co. Second
Model Maynard Breech Loading Percussion Saddle Ring
Carbine - Serial no. 16858, 50 cal., 20 inch part octagon bbl., blue/casehardened finish,
walnut stock. Approximately 20,202 second model Maynard
carbines were manufactured between 1863-1865, per
“Flayderman’s Guide” (9th Edition, 9B-074). Offered here is
an excellent Maynard Second Model carbine. Maynard carbines were easily among
the best cavalry weapons available during the Civil War. Both sides used them and
held them in high regard. Some were issued to the 6th, 9th, and 11th Indiana Cavalry as
well as the 10th and 11th East Tennessee Union Cavalry. Pinched blade front sight, three leaf rear
sight graduated for 100, 300, and 500 yards, “S” single letter inspection initial stamped on the left barrel flat at
the breech, and two boxed script inspection cartouches stamped on the left of the stock wrist. A small inventory
number is hand etched on the lower tang and buttplate.
CONDITION: Excellent, nearly as issued, retains 97% plus original blue finish on the barrel with some handling marks at the muzzle, 98% vivid original case colors, 97% original
niter blue finish on the hammer and trigger, with some scattered minor surface freckling, and sharp edges and markings in the metal overall. The stock is very fine with distinct
edges, nicks and chips at buttplate toe juncture, a few minor handling marks, and exceptionally crisp cartouches. Mechanically excellent. This is an exceptional Maynard Second Model carbine,
worthy of any fine Civil War arms collection!
Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000
LOT 1223
Outstanding and Scarce Civil War Era E. G. Lamson &
Co. Palmer Bolt Action Saddle Ring Carbine - NSN, 50 RF
cal., 20 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut
stock. Approximately 1,001 of these carbines were ordered
on contract by the U.S. government late in the Civil War, with
deliveries directly after in June of 1865, per “Flayderman’s
Guide” (9th Edition, 9B-080). The Palmer carbine is significant as the first metallic
cartridge bolt action firearm ever adopted by the U.S. Ordnance Department. 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. It has small “M.M” (Miles Moulton) inspector initials
on the left of the breech and left stock flat, with “C.S.P” on top of the stock ahead of the
buttplate tang, and a circled script “MM” inspection cartouche on the left stock flat.
CONDITION: Excellent, retains 98% plus original plum blue finish on the barrel and 97% plus vibrant original case colors, with some patches of minor
surface freckling, and absolutely sharp markings and edges in the metal overall. Stock is also excellent, with attractive original raised grain and rich
oil finish, distinct edges, a few light handling marks, and an exceptionally crisp cartouche. Mechanically excellent. This excellent Civil War era Palmer
carbine would make a fine addition to any U.S. martial collection!
Estimate: 4,500 - 6,500
Collector’s Fact
According to "Flayderman's Guide",
approximately 1001 E.G. Lamson & Co.
Palmer Bolt Action Saddle Ring Carbines were
ordered on contract by the U.S. Government.
LOT 1222
Exceptional Civil War Kentucky Marked Triplett & Scott Repeating Carbine -
NSN, 50 RF cal., 30 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut
stock. The Triplett & Scott carbines were manufactured c. 1864-1865 by
the Meriden Manufacturing Company of Meriden, Connecticut, with
3,000 30-inch barrel “carbines” made as part of a contract for 5,000
weapons, executed on January 2, 1865, to the State of Kentucky for use
by the Kentucky home guard troops who were called upon to protect
Sherman’s supply lines, per “Flayderman’s Guide” (9th Edition, 9B-101). Offered here is an
outstanding example that was clearly designated for that purpose based on the small “KENTUCKY”
marking on the left side of the breech, although its condition would suggest it saw little if any use at all. The upper tang
is marked “TRIPLETT & SCOTT/PATENT DEC. 6. 1864”, and the left side of the receiver is marked “MERIDEN MAN’FG. CO./MERIDEN. CONN.”
The rifle has a pinched front sight and folding ladder rear sight. The forearm is secured by a screw and a single barrel band. The stock has
swivels on the top and bottom and a standard carbine type buttplate. Small “Z” and “W.B” inspection initials stamped on the left side of the buttstock.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, retains 90% plus original blue finish, 85% plus vivid original case colors, with absolutely sharp markings and edges in the metal overall.
Wood is also exceptionally fine, with rich oil finish, tight fitment, a small chip above the magazine tube, a few light handling marks, distinct edges and exceptionally
crisp inspection initials. Mechanically excellent. This is one of the finest examples of its kind we have ever offered!
Estimate: 5,000 - 7,500
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