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LOT 3290
Very Fine U.S. Harpers Ferry Model 1819 Hall Breech
Loading Percussion Conversion Rifle with Bayonet - NSN, 52 cal., 32 3/4 inch round bbl., brown/casehardened
finish, walnut stock. The Model 1819 Hall was the first widely issued military breech loading firearm and the first firearm
manufactured with totally interchangeable parts. This one is dated “1832” and has been converted to percussion. It
otherwise has the standard markings and features. With bayonet.
CONDITION: Very fine as arsenal converted to percussion. The breech has most of the vibrant “heat” type case colors, and the remaining components display mostly brown patina,
light scratches, and some light pitting/oxidation. The stock is fine and has scattered small dents and numerous minor scrapes. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 3289
Mexican-American War Era
U.S. Simeon North Model 1843
Side Lever Hall Breech Loading Saddle Ring Percussion Carbine Dated 1845 - NSN, 52
cal., 21 inch round bbl., brown/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Approximately 10,500 of these Hall Model 1843 side lever carbines were
manufactured by Simeon North between 1844-1853, according to “Flayderman’s Guide” (9th Edition, 9A-277). The 1st and 2nd U.S. Dragoons
were among the units issued these carbines during the Mexican-American War, and more than half are believed to have been rifled for use in the Civil War,
making original smoothbore examples like this scarce. Its western heritage certainly adds to its interest. It has a blade front and notch rear sight. “U.S./S. NORTH/MIDLtn/
CONN./1845” marked on top of the breech block, with “JH” (Joseph Hannis) inspection initials marked on the upper right of the breech, and outlines of cartouches on the sides
ahead of the wrist.
CONDITION: Very good, with antiqued brown and gray patina, some areas of scattered light pitting. Stock is also very good with defined edges, some scattered light dents, scratches, and lightly visible cartouches.
The lever retaining latch is broken, otherwise mechanically functions.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 3288
U.S. Springfield Model 1855 Percussion Pistol-Carbine with Shoulder Stock - NSN, 58
cal., 12 inch round bbl., bright finish, walnut stock. Springfield Armory manufactured 4,021
of these distinctive, dual-purpose weapons between 1855-1857, per “Flayderman’s Guide”
(9th Edition, 6A-051). They are one of only three handguns manufactured at Springfield, with intent to provide
the U.S. Cavalry and dragoon regiments with weapons that could be used as carbines for dismounted action and as
pistols for use on horseback. They are known to have been used into the Civil War, including by Confederate forces.
This example has the standard blade front sight, two-leaf rear sight graduated to 400 yards on the upper tang, “V/P/eagle head”
proofs stamped on the upper left at the breech, “1855” date marked on the upper tang and at the tail of the lock, with the federal eagle
motif on the Maynard tape primer door, “U.S./SPRINGFIELD” at the front of the lock, brass furniture, a bordered script “JS” inspection cartouche stamped on the left
stock flat, numbered “5” on the pommel. Includes a shoulder stock with “US” on top of the buttplate, and a brown leather sling.
CONDITION: Good, exhibiting smooth gray patina on the iron with scattered dark colored light to mild pitting, and attractive bright golden patina on the brass surfaces. Stock
is also good as revarnished, with scattered dents and scratches, a few minor chips and cracks, outline marks from mounting the shoulder stock, and a legible cartouche. Mechanically functions.
Shoulder stock is very good.
Estimate: 3,000 - 5,000
LOT 3287
Very Scarce Ames Mfg. Co. U.S. Model 1832/34 General & Staff Officer’s Sword with Scabbard - These scarce Ames Manufacturing Co. U.S. Model 1832/34
General & Staff Officer’s swords were specified in uniform regulations of 1832, with some blades proofed in 1833, with inspection of completed swords beginning in 1834,
with this pattern being regulation until the introduction of new patterns in 1840. These swords were made for officers of infantry, artillery and ordnance, made by Ames on
contract with the U.S. government for officers of the regular army. Features a 31 inch blade with wide fuller, acid etched patriotic martial designs along with floral scrollwork, the Ames Mfg. Co. maker
address etched above the right ricasso, and a gilt brass hilt with floral scroll and “US” designs, and a wire wrapped grip. The gilt brass scabbard has an engraved patriotic eagle and designs.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 70% original gold plated finish on the hilt, with a bright blade showing distinct acid etchings, some light age spotting and minor pitting near the tip. The grip wrap is fine with
light handling wear. Scabbard is also very fine, retains 20% gold plated finish, with crisp engraving. This is an exceptional example of a scarce Ames U.S. Model 1832/34 General & Staff Officer’s sword.
Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000
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