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LOT 1279
Fine Indian Wars Era U.S. Sharps
New Model 1863 Metallic Cartridge Conversion Saddle Ring Carbine - Serial no. 75220, 50-70 U.S.
Govt cal., 22 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. This Sharps was originally manufactured in 1863-1865 as a percussion carbine for use in the Civil War, and was one of 31,098 carbines returned by the U.S. Government to Sharps Rifle Manufacturing Co. in 1867, who received a
contract for refurbishment and alteration of their rifles for use with metallic cartridges. This example features a sleeved barrel with three-groove rifling done at the time of alteration, and standard markings and features. “F” and “E.A.W” inspection initials marked on the left flat of the breech end of the barrel. Script “DFC”
(David F. Clark) ribbon inspection cartouche marked on the left center of the buttstock, typically found on these metallic cartridge conversion carbines. CONDITION: Fine, retains 60% plus arsenal refurbished blue finish on the barrel with smooth brown patina on the balance and 70% vivid arsenal refurbished case colors on the frame. Wood is excellent with defined edges, some light scratches and handling marks, and a crisp cartouche. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500
LOT 1280
Custer Era U.S.
Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor Saddle Ring Carbine -
Serial no. 38159, 45-70 Government cal., 22 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock.
This trapdoor carbine was manufactured prior to the Battle of Little Bighorn in June 1876. It is believed
that most of the 7th Cavalry carbines were in the 33000-43700 range and were captured by the Native Americans during and
after the battle. Many other early trapdoor carbines were used extensively by the U.S. Cavalry throughout the Indian Wars.
CONDITION: Good, exhibiting mostly a smooth brown patina overall with traces of original blue finish and case colors remaining, some light pitting, and sharp markings in the metal. Replacement hammer and hammer screw. Stock is fair with some light scratches and handling marks, some light wear, a large repaired split visible in the wrist, and some minor chips at the toe. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Collection of Joe M. Wanenmacher Jr.
Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500
LOT 1281
Very Scarce Experimental U.S. Springfield Model
1886 Trapdoor Saddle Ring Carbine - Serial no. 335239, 45 cal., 24 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. This is an
example of one of 1,000 experimental Model 1886 carbines manufactured by Springfield Armory, with almost all issued to active cavalry units in the
West. This carbine’s serial number falls comfortably within the 325000-400000 serial number range within which these carbines are
generally seen. It features a 24-inch barrel, nearly full length walnut stock, “wraparound” front sling swivel for ease of sheathing, correct “XC”
marked Buffington rear sight, left mounted saddle bar and ring, and buttplate compartment.
CONDITION: Very good, retains half of the faded arsenal refinished blue finish with some scratches concentrated at the front of the barrel, minor pitting visible underneath the finish on the rear sight, and otherwise sharp markings and edges in the metal. Stock is also very good as sanded and re-oiled, with some light handling marks. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,500 - 3,750
LOT 1282
Indian Wars Era U.S. Inspected Spencer Model 1865 Repeating Saddle Ring Carbine -
Serial no. 4225, 50 Spencer cal., 20 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Model 1865 carbines with six-groove rifling were serial numbered in the approximate range 1-23000 and manufactured circa 1865-1866. The top of the barrel is marked “M 1865” at the breech. The top of the receiver has the three-line address/patent date marking. The left of the stock has faint remnants of two boxed script inspection cartouches. It has a ladder rear sight graduated to 900 yards, and saddle bar and ring mounted on the left of the stock. Many of these late Spencer carbines were used into the late 19th century Indian Wars.
CONDITION: Good, with dark brown patina overall and some scattered light pitting. Wood is also good as lightly sanded and re-oiled, with some scattered dents and scratches, and a chipped/ absent section in the forend to the left of the breech. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1,500 - 2,250 249