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LOT 3298
Civil War U.S. Massachusetts Arms Co. Second
Model Maynard Breech Loading Percussion Saddle Ring Carbine - Serial no. 20007, 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). Some were issued to the 6th,
9th, and 11th Indiana Cavalry as well as the 10th and 11th East Tennessee Union Cavalry. Maynard carbines were easily among the best
cavalry weapons available during the Civil War. It has a pinched blade front sight, three leaf rear sight, patent markings on the left of the frame,
“MANUFACTURED BY/MASS. ARMS CO./CHICOPEE FALLS.” on the right of the frame, “N” marked on the left breech flat, and two boxed script “GWS” and “JM”
inspection cartouches marked on the left of the wrist.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 80% plus original blue finish on the barrel, 70% plus vivid original case colors, some isolated patches of pitting/oxidation on
the balance, and sharp edges in the metal. Stock is also very fine with tight fitment, light dents and scratches, defined edges, and exceptionally crisp
cartouches. Mechanically functions.
Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500
LOT 3296
Scarce Civil War Era U.S. Contract E.G.
Lamson & Co. Ball Repeating Saddle
Ring Carbine - NSN, 50 RF cal., 22 inch round bbl., blue/
casehardened finish, walnut stock. A reported 1,002 Ball carbines were manufactured starting around 1864, and delivered
on contract directly after the Civil War in May of 1865, per “Flayderman’s Guide” (9th Edition, 9B-038). The Ball carbine uses a
seven-shot tubular magazine located underneath the barrel, similar to the Henry and subsequent Winchesters, and the action
operates somewhat similar to the famous Spencer carbines. Fixed blade front and folding notch rear sight, cleaning rod on the right side of the forearm, saddle ring
and bar mounted on the left of the receiver, bordered script “GGS” (George G. Saunders) cartouche stamped on the left wrist, small “G.G.S” inspection initials on bottom of the
forearm and top of the buttstock, with a steel crescent buttplate.
CONDITION: Fine, retains 70% original plum blue finish on the barrel, 60% original case colors on the receiver and components, scattered moderate freckling, a few small patches of minor surface
pitting, and sharp markings on the receiver. Wood is very good, with defined edges, a crack behind the lock, dents and scratches, and a defined cartouche. Mechanically functions.
Estimate: 2,500 - 3,750
LOT 3297
Civil War American Machine Works Smith Breech
Loading Percussion Saddle Ring Carbine - Serial
no. 1861, 50 cal., 21 5/8 inch part octagon bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Over 30,000 Smith carbines were
manufactured by American Machine Works and Massachusetts Arms Co. during the Civil War between 1861-1865, with nearly
all of them purchased by the U.S. Government, per “Flayderman’s Guide” (9th Edition, 9B-085). Some of these carbines were issued to the 3rd West
Virginia Cavalry, who served as part of George Armstrong Custer’s 3rd Division and played a pivotal role in the Battle of Moorefield in 1864. This Smith
carbine was manufactured by American Machine Works in Springfield, Massachusetts. It utilized a special .50 caliber percussion cartridge which sealed the break action leading to higher
pressure and thus velocity than the bullets fired from muzzle loading weapons. Blade front and ladder rear sights, with a sling bar and ring mounted on the left of the receiver.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 95% original blue finish on the barrel, 90% plus original case colors on the frame and hammer, 75% original niter blue finish, a scratch towards the front of the barrel, and
sharp edges in the metal overall. Stock is fine as refinished, with some light spots, a few minor handling marks, some chips at the toe, and defined edges. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,500 - 3,750
LOT 3299
U.S. Marked British Contract Massachusetts Arms Co. Greene Breech Loading Percussion Carbine - Serial no. 1855, 577
cal., 18 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. One of approximately 2,000 manufactured c. 1855-1857 on contract with the British
for use in the Crimean War, according to “Flayderman’s Guide” (9th Edition, 9B-057). All but a few hundred were reportedly scrapped for parts later,
with few seeing military service. Chambered for use with .577 caliber, with blade front and folding ladder rear sights, Queen Victoria’s “(St. Edward’s Crown)/
VxR” cipher marked on the lock, hexadecagonal section ahead of the rear sight, sling ring on the lower tang, small crown inspection stamps on the various
components and buttstock, and a steel buttplate and patchbox. This example has a British sold out of service mark on the left of the barrel, and “U.S.”
marking in the left tail of the stock, indicating it may have been bought back from the British and used in U.S. military service during the Civil War era. A small
handful of other Greene carbines with the same “U.S.” marking are known.
CONDITION: Fine, retains 60% original blue finish with smooth brown and gray patina on the balance, 30% original case colors, some light freckling, a few small patches
of minor surface pitting, and sharp markings and edges in the metal overall. Stock is also fine, with defined edges, dents and handling marks, and a crisp stamp.
Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 3300
Fine Indian Wars Era U.S. Sharps New Model 1863 Metallic Cartridge
Conversion Saddle Ring Carbine with Carbine Boot - Serial no. C,4460, 50-70 U.S. Govt cal., 22 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut
stock. Originally manufactured between 1863-1865 as a percussion carbine for use in the Civil War, and one of 31,098 returned by the U.S. Government to
Sharps after the war. Sharps received a contract in 1867 for refurbishment and alteration of their guns for use with metallic cartridges, per “Flayderman’s
Guide” (9th Edition, references 5F-029 through 5F-031). Many of these were immediately sent back out into the field where they saw continued use
with the cavalry during the Indian Wars. This example retains its original .52 caliber six-groove rifling and is intended to fire the .50-70 centerfire
cartridge. “E.A.W” inspection initials marked on the left breech of the barrel. Single letter inspection initials on various components. Script
“DFC” (David F. Clark) ribbon inspection cartouche stamped on the left center of the buttstock. Absent primer feed mechanism,
as typical on these metallic cartridge conversion carbines. Includes a leather Rock Island Arsenal carbine boot.
CONDITION: Fine, retains 50% military blue finish on the barrel, 30% case colors concentrated on the sided of the frame and lock, and defined markings. Wood is
very fine, with distinct edges, a few minor hairline cracks directly ahead of the buttplate, some light handling marks, and a crisp cartouche. Mechanically excellent. Carbine
boot is fine with age related cracking and a separated section on the strap.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750