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LOT 1241
Scarce U.S. Marked Massachusetts
Arms Co. Greene Breech Loading
Carbine - Serial no. 1269, 54 cal., 18
inch part round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. One of approximately 2,000 Greene
patent carbines manufactured c. 1855-1857, according to “Flayderman’s Guide” (9th Edition, 9B-057). The top of the receiver
is marked “GREENE’S PATENT/JUNE 27. 1854”, the lock plate is marked “MASS ARMS CO./CHICOPEE FALLS/U.S.A.
1856” next to a large British Crown over “V x R”, and the cap cover is marked “MAYNARD’S PATENT/SEP. 22. 1845”.
The left side of the barrel has a double “British Broad Arrow” proof with a letter “S”. The top of the barrel breech and frame have a
British Crown over “A/ 2” and “A/ 5”, respectively. It has the correct iron patch box on the right side of the buttstock with a small
“U.S.” stamped on the left side of the rear upper corner of the buttstock. On the underside of the buttstock directly behind the trigger
guard are several British Crown acceptance proofs. Included with the carbine is a vintage cap tape.
CONDITION: Very fine, with 70% of the slightly faded original blue finish on the barrel. A brown patina is forming on the barrel, mixed in color
with some mild spotting and handling marks. The frame is showing the start of a smooth silver patina around the edges, with 75% bright, vivid colors
concentrated in the center and in the protected areas. Stock is fine as repaired, with a mended crack on the right side of the wrist and scattered dents and scratches.
Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,750 - 4,250
LOT 1240
Scarce U.S. Martially Inspected Scarce Warner Breech Loading
Carbine - Serial no. 386, 50 RF cal., 20 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. This
is a scarce and unaltered Warner Carbine designed by James Warner of Springfield,
Massachusetts, and manufactured by the Massachusetts Arms Company. Only 1,501 of these distinctive brass
frame carbines were manufactured c. 1864, per “Flayderman’s Guide” (9th Edition, 9B-102). The carbine is chambered for
the .50 caliber Warner rimfire cartridge. The action features a hinged breech block and manual extractor located on the underside of
the forend. The barrel was finished blue and is fitted with a folding single leaf rear sight. A sling ring is fitted to an eye bolt on the left side of the
receiver. “JAMES WARNER. SPRINGFIELD MASS/WARNER’S/PATENT” is marked on the left side of the frame below the breech. The barrel is numbered “386” as
is the front of the frame under the forearm. The trigger guard and frame underside are marked with a small “L”, “2242” is marked on the buttplate and a “CSL” inspector cartouche on the left wrist.
CONDITION: Very good. The barrel has a smooth dark brown patina with some light spotting and a few patches of minor pitting. The barrel band has a gray patina. The brass has a mellow aged patina. There is
a minor gouge and a slight indentation on the buttstock; otherwise, the reoiled wood is fine with some minor scuffing on the edges and some minor dings and scratches. Mechanically functions.
Estimate: 5,500 - 7,500
LOT 1242
Fine U.S. Civil War Gwyn & Campbell Type II Breech Loading Percussion
Saddle Ring Carbine - Serial no. 3600, 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: Fine, retains 80% original blue finish on the barrel, 60% plus vivid original case colors, 40% original niter blue finish, with some freckling, a few small patches of minor pitting, and
sharp edges in the metal overall. Stock is also fine, with tight fitment, some light handling marks, and an exceptionally crisp cartouche. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The John Hayward Collection; Private Collection.
Estimate: 2,250 - 3,750
LOT 1243
Exceptional Civil War U.S. Burnside Fifth Model Breech
Loading Percussion Saddle Ring Carbine - Serial no. 17986, 54 cal.,
21 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Approximately 43,000 of
these “Fifth Model” Burnsides were manufactured c. 1863-1865 during the Civil War, per
“Flayderman’s Guide”) 9th Edition, 9B-046. These “Fifth Model” Burnside carbines represent the completion of the
evolution of General Ambrose Burnside’s ingenious carbine design. They were the third most purchased breech loading carbine during
the war, after only the Sharps and the Spencer. Features matching serial numbers on the frame and breech block, single letter inspection marks on
various components, boxed script “NSP” and “RKW” inspection cartouches stamped on the left stock wrist, and “N.S.P.” inspection initials ahead of the buttplate tang.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, retains 75% plus original blue finish, 90% vibrant original case colors, 60% plus bright original niter blue finish with some scattered light surface corrosion on the
balance, and defined markings and edges in the metal. Wood is also very fine with attractive original raised grain, gouge around the bottom of the forend, some scattered light handling marks, defined edges
and cartouches. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,500 - 3,750