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CONDITION: Very fine, retains 90% original dull blue finish on the barrel, 90% vivid original case colors concentrated on the breech block, upper tang and sideplate, with strong traces of case colors on the lock and hammer turned to a mostly smooth gray patina. Brass exhibits a bright patina underneath a light coating of old varnish. Stock is fine as lightly sanded and re-oiled with some scattered light dings and handling marks, a few small hairline cracks visible on the right ahead of the buttplate, and lightly visible cartouches. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 3,500 - 5,000
LOT 230
Fine Civil War Richardson & Overman
Gallager Breech Loading Percussion Saddle Ring Carbine - Serial no. 14353,
50 cal., 22 1/4 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. The Gallager carbine was
designed by Dr. Mahlon J. Gallager, a Southerner by birth, and manufactured under license by
Richardson & Overman in Philadelphia where Gallager had a dental practice. Reportedly 17,728
Gallager carbines were manufactured in three different variations. It has a pinched blade front sight,
notch and folding leaf rear sight, blued barrel and casehardened frame, lock plate marked “GALLAGER’S
PATENT/JULY 17Th 1860” and “MANUFACTd BY/RICHARDSON & OVERMAN/PHILADa” above the serial number, smooth walnut stock with blued
patch box, saddle bar and ring. An old collection sticker numbered “27” is on top of the stock ahead of buttplate.
CONDITION: Fine with an old protective coat of varnish overall, retains 85% plus original blue finish on the barrel and patchbox, and 60% plus original case colors concentrated mostly on the lock and right of the frame with some slight fading on the left, with scattered patches of moderate surface corrosion and light freckling, and sharp edges and markings in the metal overall. Stock is very good with areas of discoloration, and some scattered dents and scratches. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 5,000 - 7,000
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