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LOT 1139
Very Scarce Civil War Lindner’s
Patent First Type U.S. Martially Inspected Breech Loading Percussion Saddle
Ring Carbine - NSN, 58 cal., 20 inch round bbl., bright finish, walnut stock. Designed
by Edward Lindner of Manchester, New Hampshire and manufactured by Amoskeag Manufacturing
Company. Only 500 of these First Type American carbines are reported to have been delivered on U.S. Government
contract in January of 1863, and 297 of them are reported to have been issued over three months later to the 8th West Virginia Mounted Infantry, who used them in skirmishes against Confederate forces between August through November of 1863. Fixed blade
front sight and flip-up two-leaf rear sight with some features resembling the U.S. Special Model 1861 Rifle-Musket then in production by Amoskeag. The breech block is marked on top “EDWARD LINDNER’S/PATENT,/MARCH 29,1859.” in reference to U.S. patent number 23,378. “GKJ” (George K. Jacobs) inspection initials stamped on the left stock flat, an oval script “AMB” (Armistead M. Ball) inspection cartouche (half visible) stamped ahead of the buttplate and carvings of names lightly visible on the left of the buttstock. Detailed information about these First Type U.S. Lindner carbines can be
found in the book “Lindner Carbines and Rifles” by Edward A. Hull on pages 88-95.
CONDITION: Fine, retaining mostly bright surfaces with sharp edges on the iron, scattered light freckling, a few small cracks around the lock, and sharp markings on the breech piece. The stock is
very good as lightly sanded and re-oiled, with scattered scratches and dents, a few small filled in repairs visible, some small hairline cracks at either end of the lock, and visible stamps. Mechanically excellent. This is a solid representative example of a hard to find First Type U.S. Lindner Carbine!
Provenance: The Ron Bucholtz Collection.
Estimate: 5,000 - 7,000
LOT 1140
120
Exceptional U.S. Civil War Massachusetts Arms Co. Smith Breech Loading
Percussion Saddle Ring Carbine - Serial no. 21708, 50 cal., 21 5/8 inch part octagon bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut
stock. These Smith carbines were considered to be one of the most important Federal Cavalry carbines. This example was manufactured
by Massachusetts Arms Company, Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts. Designed by Gilbert Smith, the production of this breech loading percussion carbine was
almost entirely consumed by government contracts, with only limited numbers going to the civilian market. A total of 30,362
Smith carbines were reportedly purchased by the United States during the Civil War. Matching serial number on the receiver and
barrel. Dovetail blade front sight and folding leaf rear sight correctly absent of yard markings. Mounted with a smooth forearm and straight
grip walnut stock with a steel buttplate.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, retains 85% original blue finish on the barrel, 80% plus original case colors on the frame and hammer, 60% plus original bright niter blue finish with areas of freckling and smooth brown patina on the balance. Sharp markings and edges in the metal overall. The wood is excellent with attractive original raised grains, some scattered light scratches, distinct edges and a crisp cartouche. Mechanically excellent. This exceptional example of a Smith carbine would make a fine addition to any Civil War or U.S. martial firearms collection! Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500
LOT 1141
Fine Indian Wars Era U.S. Sharps New Model 1863 Metallic Cartridge Conversion Saddle Ring Carbine - Serial no. C,20652, 52 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 is one of around 1,900 altered carbines with a spring loaded firing pin, and it retains its original
six-groove rifling. “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: Fine, retains 80% arsenal refurbished blue finish on the barrel and 70% plus vivid arsenal refurbished case colors with smooth gray patina on the
balance, with some scattered light freckling. The wood is very fine with defined edges, some light handling marks, and a crisp cartouche. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000