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LOT 1204
Very Scarce U.S. Springfield Model 1817 Percussion Conversion Pistol - NSN, 69 cal., 10 7/8 inch round bbl., bright finish, walnut stock. Springfield Armory manufactured 1,000 of these massive pistols in 1817-1818. They were all still in storage in 1850, but percussion converted examples like this indicate some saw use in the 19th century, perhaps sold as surplus or issued to militia units. The Model 1817 flintlock pistols, the Model 1855 percussion pistol- carbines, and Model 1911 semi-automatic pistols were the only handguns manufactured by Springfield Armory. The double strap iron “Wickham Improvement” barrel band with integral brass front sight blade. The pistol has a hickory ramrod with swelled tip. The lock plate is stamped: “SPRING/FIELD/1815” in three vertical lines behind the hammer and has the federal eagle and shield motif over “US” in front of the hammer. The top of the barrel is dated “1818,” and the left side is stamped with “P/eagle head/V” proofmarks. The left stock flat is stamped with a cartouche. CONDITION: Very good as arsenal converted to percussion with dark brown patina, moderate oxidation and pitting, and general moderate wear. The stock is also very good and has crisp edges, a visible cartouche, some cracks visible in the wrist, and some scattered scratches and dings. Mechanically fine. Estimate: 2,750 - 4,250
LOT 1205
Rare Gedney Patent Conversion Self-Priming Waters Model 1836 Pistol - NSN, 54 cal., 8 1/2 inch round bbl., bright finish, walnut stock. Only a small number of these pistols were converted to this system around the late 1850s to early 1860s. The conversion consists of fitting a drum bolster and nipple to the barrel, removing the frizzen and flash pan, and replacing the cock with a hammer with a built in automatic priming system. The design was patented by George W.B. Gedney of New York. Only a small number of these components were purchased by the U.S. government. The hammer is marked “PAT. MARCH 15. 1859” towards the top and then “AMc PRIMING & ARMS Co./NEW-YORK” on the neck. The lock has the original “WATERS/ MILBURY. MS./1838” marking along with an “E” stamp. The barrel has “U.S./JH/P” and “H” on the left at the breech. The stock has traces of two cartouches on the left. CONDITION: Good with gray patina, partially polished mild pitting, and general mild overall wear. The lightly sanded and re-oiled stock is also good and has traces of the cartouches, a thing crack on the left flat, and a few dings. Mechanically fine. Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500
LOT 1206
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Scarce U.S. Springfield Model 1851 Cadet Percussion Musket with Bayonet - NSN, 57 cal., 40 inch round bbl., bright finish, walnut stock. Springfield Armory manufactured a total of 4,000 cadet muskets c. 1852-1853 for use by various cadet schools around the country. They feature the same lock as the Model 1847 Musketoon. It has a small bayonet stud on the bottom of the barrel near the muzzle, a blade front sight on the front of the upper barrel band, “1853” dated lock and barrel tang, and a boxed script inspection cartouche stamped on the left stock flat. A period brass plate is affixed to the top of the wrist with number “26” stamped into it. Includes a “US” socket bayonet. CONDITION: Good with some patches of light pitting and otherwise defined markings and edges in the metal overall. Stock is also very good with scattered light to moderated dents and scratches, and a few minor small cracks and chips at the edges. Mechanically excellent. Included bayonet is good. Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 1207 U.S. Harpers Ferry Model 1855 Style Percussion Rifle-Musket - NSN, 58 cal., 40 inch round bbl., bright finish, walnut stock. “1860” dated on the tail of the lock with the eagle and shield marked on the primer mechanism door and “U.S./HARPER’S FERRY” marked at the front of the lock. Front sight/ bayonet lug and folding leaf rear sight. “V”, “P” and “eagle head” proofs (faint) marked on the left quarter of the breech. Replacement Springfield Model 1863 style barrel bands. CONDITION: Very good as assembled, with some areas of light to moderate light pitting and resurfaced metal visible at the breech, and reapplied lock markings. Stock is very fine as lightly sanded an re-oiled with sharp edges, some scattered dings, and a few cracks in the ramrod channel. Absent internal parts in the primer feed mechanism, otherwise mechanically fine. Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
LOT 1208
French Charleville Model 1766 Style Flintlock Musket with Plaque Listing it as Presented to Roy Rogers and Dale Evans by the National Liberty Corporation in 1977 - NSN, 75 cal., 44 1/2 inch round bbl., bright finish, walnut stock. These muskets were widely used by both the French and American troops during the American Revolution. Many French parts were also imported and used to assemble muskets. The smoothbore barrel on this musket has a blade front sight and measures closer to .75 caliber. The lock is marked “Charleville” at center. The furniture is iron. The stock has a large “MC” carved on the right side. A brass plaque is included indicating the musket was presented to Roy Rogers and Dale Evans by the National Liberty Corporation of Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, on June 20, 1977. The duo married in 1947 and were featured in many films together and were two of 20th century America’s most famous stars. CONDITION: Good with dark brown patina overall, mild pitting, some replacement parts, and general moderate overall wear including chips at the edge of the pan. The stock is good and has some chipping around the lock mortise, some thin cracks, and moderate dings and scratches. Mechanically fine. Estimate: 1,500 - 2,500