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LOT 3282
Fine Civil War U.S. Springfield Model 1861 Percussion Rifle-Musket - NSN, 58 cal.,
40 inch round bbl., bright finish, walnut stock. “1862” dated lock and barrel. This is a fine
example of a U.S. Springfield Model 1861 rifle-musket. The Model 1861 rifle-musket was
the primary shoulder arm used by the Union infantry during the Civil War, with various
firms outside of Springfield Armory manufacturing them under contract for the war effort
using parts interchangeability on a large scale. Marked “U.S./SPRINGFIELD” at the center of
the lock ahead of a federal eagle and the “1862” date at the tail of the lock and breech of
the barrel, with “V/P/(eagle head)” proofs on the upper left breech flat. Front bayonet stud
sight and rear sight with 100, 300 and 500 yard flip-up leafs. The left stock flat is stamped
with two bordered script inspection cartouches including “ESA” of Springfield Armory’s
Master Armorer, Erskine S. Allin. “US” marked buttplate tang.
CONDITION: Fine, mostly bright surfaces with some scattered minor surface freckling/
pitting, and absolutely sharp markings and edges in the metal overall. Stock is very fine as re-oiled, with distinct edges, some light scratches and dents, a
minor crack ahead of the lock, and crisp cartouches. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500
LOT 3281
Very Fine Well-Documented Civil War
U.S. Springfield Model 1863 Type II
Percussion Rifle-Musket with Bayonet - NSN, 58 cal.,
40 inch round bbl., bright/casehardened finish, walnut
stock. Approximately 255,000 Model 1863 Type II, also
known as Model 1864, rifle-muskets were manufactured
in 1864-1865. These Type IIs are nearly identical to the
Model 1863 Type I before it, but now with spring retained
barrel bands and typically with a
simplified single leaf flip-up rear
sight. Ramrod is similar to the
Enfield pattern with concentric
grooves and slot for a cleaning
patch. These rifles are significant
in the history of U.S. martial arms, as they armed Union troops and saw widespread use in
the latter years of the Civil War. They are the last U.S. regulation muzzle loading arm. These
“Model 1864” rifle-muskets are described on pages 333-335 of George D. Moller’s book
“American Military Shoulder Arms Volume III” with this exact rifle pictured on pages 333 and 335. “1864” dated on the tail of the lock and top of the breech. The
left stock flat is marked with two bordered script cartouches including that of Springfield Master Armorer Erskine S. Allin. Includes US socket bayonet and period
leather sling.
CONDITION: Very fine, retaining most of the bright finish. The barrel, barrel bands, buttplate and trigger guard have a smooth finish with scattered very light pitting and do not appear to have been repolished. The
barrel markings are very crisp, and the edges of the flats are sharp and distinct. 60% original blue finish on the rear sight with some mottled brown surface corrosion. Retains 80% original muted case colors on the
lock with vivid case colors showing on the hammer. The lock and bolster markings are crisp. The stock is fine as lightly arsenal refinished with a few moderate scratches, some light dents, slightly undersized at the
toe, and nice cartouches. Included bayonet is very fine with sharp edges and some light pitting, and the included sling is very good with some light cracking. This is a very fine example of the primary rifle-musket
issued to the Federal armies during the last years of the Civil War.
Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000
LOT 3280
Exceptional Civil War U.S. Remington “Model 1863 Zouave”
Percussion Rifle - NSN, 58 cal., 33 inch round bbl., blue/
casehardened finish, walnut stock. 12,501 of these rifles were
reportedly ordered from Remington by the U.S. Ordnance Department between 1862-1865
during the Civil War, per “Flayderman’s Guide” (9th Edition, 5E-076). Government records listed
them as “Harpers Ferry Pattern” rifles, and they have similarities to both the Model 1841 and Model
1855 rifles that were manufactured at Harpers Ferry prior to the Civil War but are of a unique
pattern. The Model 1863 “Zouave” nickname is of unclear origins, and whether or not any of these
rifles saw use in the war remains unclear, although they are still considered to be a secondary issue
Civil War arm. “1863” dated lock and barrel. “R.K.A.” (Remick K. Arnold) inspection initials marked
on the left barrel flat at the breech. Bordered script “HDJ” (Henry D. Jennings) and “BH” (Benjamin
Hannis) inspection cartouches stamped on the left stock flat. The patchbox contains two extra
nipples and ball extractor tools.
CONDITION: Excellent, retains 90% plus original blue finish on the barrel with some light handling
marks and minor surface freckling, 90% vibrant original case colors on the lock and hammer, a few patches of minor surface freckling, pleasing bright golden patina
on the brass, and sharp markings and edges in the metal overall. Stock is also excellent, with rich oil finish, distinct edges, a few minor handling marks, and crisp
cartouches. Mechanically excellent. An exceptional example of a Remington “Zouave” rifle that would make a fine addition to any U.S. Civil War collection!
Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500
As pictured & described in American
Military Shoulder Arms, Vol. III by Moller
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