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LOT 3251
Very Fine and Scarce Civil War Era E. G. Lamson & Co. Palmer Bolt Action Saddle Ring Carbine - NSN, 50 RF cal., 20 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. The Palmer carbine holds the distinction of being the first metallic cartridge bolt action firearm ever adopted by the U.S. Ordnance Department. The bolt does not contain a firing pin and is simply used to seat the cartridge and seal the breech. It fires with a traditional side lock. Approximately 1,001 of these carbines were ordered on contract by the U.S. government late in the Civil War but were delivered too late
to see action. It has small “M.M” (Miles Moulton) inspector initials on the left of the breech, left stock flat and top of the stock ahead of the buttplate tang, and a circled
script “MM” inspection cartouche on the left stock flat. CONDITION: Very fine, retains 85% original plum blue finish on the barrel with a few light scratches, 80% vibrant original case colors remain on the lock, hammer, trigger guard and buttplate, with
the bolt handle turned to a smooth gray and brown patina with some light pitting. Stock is fine as re-oiled, with defined edges, a few light handling marks, and an exceptionally crisp cartouche. Mechanically excellent. This scarce Civil War era Palmer carbine, a significant piece in the development of military arms as well as firearms in general, would make a fine addition to any U.S. Martial collection!
Estimate: 2,750 - 4,250
LOT 3252 U.S. Civil War Contract Spencer Model 1860 Repeating Saddle Ring Carbine - Serial no. 55699, 52 Spencer cal., 22 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Approximately 50,000 of these carbines were manufactured between 1863 and 1865 for the Union Army. Spencer carbines are easily one of the most advanced and popular weapons of the war and remained important in the Indian Wars of the latter half of the 19th century, especially prior to the widespread adoption of the Springfield trapdoor. A faint inspection cartouche is visible on the left of the wrist. CONDITION: Good, exhibiting brown patina overall with scattered light pitting and moderate corrosion. Wood is also good as re-oiled, with scattered scratches and dents, a worn indented section behind the barrel band from period use, a chip above the sling bar, and a faintly visible inspection cartouche. Mechanically excellent Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
LOT 3253 Civil War U.S. Sharps New Model 1863 Breech Loading Percussion Saddle Ring Carbine - Serial no. 77129, 52 cal., 22 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Manufactured between 1863-1865. Blade front and Lawrence patent rear sights, and “NEW MODEL 1863” marked behind the rear sight. Serial number “77129” marked on the upper receiver tang and underside of the barrel. Faint remnants of inspection cartouches on the left wrist of the stock. CONDITION: Good, exhibiting a smooth brown patina overall with some scattered areas of light pitting. Wood is fair as sanded and re-oiled with scattered light scratches, some dents, a mild crack underneath the forend and a worn indent on the right of the forend. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 3254
Indian Wars Era U.S. Sharps New Model 1863 Metallic Cartridge Conversion Saddle Ring Carbine - Serial no. C,2437, 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 is one of around 1,900 altered carbines with a spring loaded firing pin that retains its original .52 caliber six-groove rifling, intended to fire the 50-70 centerfire round. “C” 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. Initials “MR” carved on the right of the buttstock. Absent primer feed mechanism (does not affect function of the gun). CONDITION: Very good, retains strong traces of arsenal refurbished blue finish visible around the front sight, 40% case colors strongest in protected areas, with brown patina and scattered freckling on the balance overall. Wood is also very good as re-oiled with scattered dents and scratches, a mostly clear cartouche, carving as mentioned above, and defined edges. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 3255
Civil War Starr Arms Breech Loading Percussion Saddle Ring Carbine - Serial no. 2637, 54 cal., 21 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Starr Arms Co. manufactured approximately 20,601 of these carbines during the Civil War. Features standard blade front and two-leaf rear sights, sling ring mounted on the left of the receiver, inspection initials “L.A.B” on the left of the breech and on top of the stock ahead of the buttplate tang, and a boxed script inspection cartouche stamped on the left wrist of the stock. Serial number “2637” on the left of the breech block, and matching numbered underneath the barrel. CONDITION: Very good, with strong traces of original blue finish on the barrel underneath scattered moderate surface freckling with smooth brown patina on the balance, and mostly smooth gray and brown patina on the frame with patterns of much faded original case colors visible in protected areas, and some light flash pitting. Wood is fine as re-oiled, with scattered dents and scratches, a few cracks visible at the toe, and mostly defined edges. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
Civil War Serial Number 4 U.S. Burnside Fourth Model Breech Loading Percussion Saddle Ring Carbine - Serial no. 4, 54 cal., 21 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. This is one of approximately 7,000 fourth model or transition type Burnside carbines manufactured between 1863-1864. Unlike the preceding models, the breech block features Isaac Hartshorn’s patented improvement with a hinged center section allowing for easier loading of the Burnside cartridge. The frame lacks provision for Bacon’s patent centrally located guide screw which distinguishes these fourth models from the subsequent fifth model. Matching serial number “4” marked on the breech block and frame. Initials “DEA” stamped on the buttplate. CONDITION: Good, exhibits mostly smooth brown and gray patina with some areas of light to moderate pitting, and clear markings in the metal. Wood is very good as lightly sanded and re-oiled, with some scattered scratches and dents. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 1,500 - 2,500
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