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Exceptional Civil War U.S. Massachusetts Arms Co. Second Model Maynard Breech Loading Percussion Saddle Ring Carbine - Serial no. 21095, 50 cal., 20 inch part octagon bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock.
Maynard carbines were easily among the best cavalry weapons available during the Civil War. Both sides used them and held them in high regard. Approximately 20,000 second model Maynard carbines were manufactured between
1864-1865. Some were issued to the 6th, 9th, and 11th Indiana Cavalry as well as the 10th and 11th East Tennessee Union Cavalry. Pinched blade front sight, three leaf rear sight, “W” single letter inspection initial stamped on the left barrel flat
at the breech, and two boxed script inspection cartouches stamped on the left of the stock wrist. A brass collection tag stamped “ACW 1043” is hanging from the saddle bar. CONDITION: Very fine, retains 95% original blue finish with a few small patches of light freckling/pitting on the right of the barrel, 80% plus vivid original case colors with some areas of light freckling, and sharp edges and markings in the metal overall. Stock is also very fine with defined edges, a few scattered dents and scratches, and exceptionally crisp cartouches. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 3,500 - 5,000
Indian Wars Era U.S. Sharps New Model 1863 Metallic Cartridge Conversion Saddle Ring Carbine - Serial no. C,24663, 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 and absent primer feed mechanism (does not affect function of the gun), as typical on these metallic cartridge conversion carbines. CONDITION: Very good plus, with mostly smooth gray patina, faint traces of arsenal refurbished blue finish on the barrel, strong traces of arsenal refurbished case colors on the edges of the action and lock, and some patches of moderate pitting. Wood is fine, with defined edges, some scattered light dents and scratches, a chip on the bottom rear of the forend, and a clear cartouche. Mechanically excellent. Modern replacement front sight blade. Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 207 Fine Cooper of New York U.S. Mounted Officer’s Sabre with Scabbard - Manufactured c. 1819-1825. This bird head pommel saber has a 1 1/2 inch wide and roughly 32 inch long (measured straight) blade with broad fullers, bright nitre blue panels terminating in scroll patterns, gilded floral and martial etching in elaborate patterns, panels of bright etching between the gilt sections, an eagle and shield motif with “E PLURIBUS/UNUM” banner on the right, and “COOPER” and “NEW YORK” above and below a dragoon officer firing a pistol on the left. The hilt is iron, and the grip is wrapped with leather and braided wire. The iron scabbard has thin suspension bands and slight reinforcement ribs on the drag. CONDITION: Fine, the blade mostly bright and retaining much of the original nitre blue and gilt finishes with some scattered light pitting and generally crisp etching. The iron hilt and guard shows mostly a dark brown patina. The leather wrapping of the grip shows some moderate wear. The scabbard is fine showing mostly a dark brown patina. Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
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Burnside Rifle Co. U.S. Contract Model 1865 Spencer Repeating Saddle Ring Carbine - Serial no. 33615, 50 Spencer cal., 20 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Most of the Model 1865 Spencer carbines were manufactured in 1865 and 1866 after the end of the Civil War. Many were used during Reconstruction and in the Indian Wars before the Springfield Trapdoors were widely issued. It features blade front and folding ladder rear sights, small single letter inspection initials marked on various components, “J.L.C” (Joseph L. Cottle) inspection initials on the left of the barrel at the breech, and two inspection cartouches on the left side of the stock behind the saddle ring bar.
CONDITION: Very good with mostly gray and brown patina, traces of original finish, and general mild overall wear. The wood is also very good and has some minor chipping at the rear of the saddle ring bar and some scratches and dings. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 1,500 - 2,250
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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 they 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 as well as a script “MM” inspection cartouche on the left stock flat. CONDITION: Very good with gray and brown patina and mild age and storage related wear. The re-oiled stock is fine with a legible cartouche, minor dings and scratches,
and general minor overall wear. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 1,400 - 2,250 207
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