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LOT 1137
Civil War Colt Model 1861 Special Percussion Rifle- Musket with “Peace Flask” - NSN, 58 cal., 40 inch round bbl., bright finish, walnut stock. These Colt rifle-muskets were manufactured throughout the Civil War under contract with the Union and state governments. An estimated 100,000 were manufactured by the end of the war. This model is based on the Enfield Pattern 1853 and has many features incorporated in the Springfield Model 1863. This 1863 dated example has the standard markings and features. It is accompanied by a “Peace Flask” with “BATTY,”“1850,” and “T.P.C.” markings on the top. These flasks were introduced in 1837 for U.S. riflemen and were manufactured by Batty in 1847-1858. CONDITION: Very fine overall with a coat of protective varnish throughout crisp markings, and minimal handling and storage type wear overall. Mechanically excellent. The flask is very good and has an attractive aged patina, some mild dents, somewhat worn designs, frozen spout, and good spring. Estimate: 2,750 - 4,250
rifle.” However, it appears the 16th Michigan carried the rifles for at least a short time during the Petersburg campaign. Two circled script “ADK” (Andrew D. King) inspection cartouches marked on the left stock flat.
CONDITION: Fine with mostly bright surfaces, some scattered very light surface freckling, a few small patches of moderate pitting on the rear sight, breech and one on the left hammer, and sharp markings in the metal. 50% original blue finish remains on the moderately pitted rear sight. Stock is very fine with defined edges, some light scattered dings and handling marks, and crisp cartouches. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,750 - 4,250
LOT 1139
Civil War U.S. Remington “Model 1863 Zouave” Percussion Rifle with Saber Bayonet - NSN, 58 cal., 33 inch round bbl., blue/ asehardened finish, walnut stock. 12,501 of these rifles were manufactured by Remington between 1862-1865 during the Civil War for the Union. Government records listed them as “Harpers Ferry Pattern” rifles, and they have similarities to both the Model 1841 and Model 1855 rifles that were manufactured at Harpers Ferry prior to the Civil War but are of a unique pattern. Whether or not any of these rifles saw use in the war remains unclear and debated. “1863” dated lock and barrel. Left stock flat marked with boxed script inspection cartouches “GP” (Giles Porter) and “BH” (Benjamin Hannis). “B.H” inspection initials marked on the left barrel flat at the breech. Brass patch box contains an extra nipple. Includes a brass handled saber bayonet marked with “BH”, “C”, and “P” inspection initials, and leather sling (rough condition, torn). Absent ramrod. CONDITION: Fine, retains 70% plus original blue finish on the barrel with scattered mild surface spotting/ corrosion. Lock turned to a gray patina underneath a coat of old dried grease. Sharp markings and edges in the metal overall. Stock is also fine with rich oil finish, a few scattered moderate chips and scratches, defined
edges and mostly crisp cartouches. Mechanically excellent. Included bayonet is very good with heavy brown patina on the otherwise sharp blade and darkened golden aged patina on the brass handle and a nonfunctional catch spring. Estimate: 2,750 - 4,250
LOT 1140 Civil War U.S. Contract Sharps New Model 1863 Military Percussion Rifle - Serial no. C,35821, 52 cal., 30 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Approximately 6,150 Sharps New Model 1863 Military rifles with a front sight doubling as a bayonet lug were manufactured in the C,30000-C,40000 serial range, compared to over 60,000 New Model 1863 carbines, making them a desirable and scarce Sharps variation. Iron blade front and Lawrence patent ladder rear sight with 900 yard center notch mounted on the blued barrel with three barrel bands. Casehardened barrel bands, receiver, hammer, trigger guard lever, lower tang, patch box, and buttplate. The left side of the wrist has faint remnants of two boxed script inspection cartouches. Two piece walnut stock with iron patch box. CONDITION: Very good, retains 25% original blue finish on the barrel, a mix of smooth gray and brown patina on the casehardened components, scattered light to mild brown spotting on the balance overall, and sharp markings on the barrel and receiver. Wood is good as lightly sanded and re-oiled with numerous scattered dents and scratches, a chipped sliver on the right of the forend below the barrel line, and a few moderate chips at the toe. Mechanically excellent.
LOT 1138 Desirable Civil War U.S. Lindsay “Two Shot” Model 1863 Double Percussion Rifle-Musket - NSN, 58 cal., 41 1/8 inch round bbl., bright finish, walnut stock. Approximately 1,000 of these two shot rifle-muskets were manufactured by J.P. Lindsay of New York between 1863-1864. They are known to have been tested by or issued to the 5th, 16th, and 23rd Michigan and 9th New Hampshire. The 9th tested “the new double-shooting rifles” on November 8th, 1864 and found that they “...showed off their demerits to good advantage, flashed, fizzled, and failed famously; enough to secure their condemnation and a speedy exchange to the Springfield
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Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500 113