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LOT 3076 Exceptional U.S. Harpers Ferry Model 1819 Hall Breech Loading Flintlock Rifle Dated 1838 - NSN, 52 cal., 32 3/4 inch round bbl., brown/casehardened finish, walnut stock. The Model 1819 Hall was the first U.S. military breech loading firearm issued in large numbers and also the first firearm manufactured with totally interchangeable parts. In 1819, John H. Hall entered into a contract with the U.S. government for 1,000 of his breech loading rifles. Hall occupied an old armory sawmill next to the Harpers Ferry Armory that became known as Hall’s Rifle Works. In 1826, a government commission disassembled 100 Hall rifles, mixed up the parts, and re-assembled them on newly received stocks with no reported problems and thus confirmed Hall’s
success. This rifle is one of the finest surviving examples of the 19,680 total Model 1819 rifles manufactured. This rifle has the standard offset blade and notch sights, “J. H. HALL/H. FERRY/US/1838” marked breech block, barrel bands retained by pins, small “V” mark on the stock behind the trigger guard tang, and a proper button head ramrod. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine with 85% plus original brown and casehardened finishes, minor handling and storage related wear, and minor scrapes on the frizzen. The stock is very fine and has smooth oiled finish, some light scratches, a few small dings and dents, and mostly light age and storage related wear. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 3,500 - 5,000
LOT 3077
First Contract Henry Deringer U.S. Model 1817 Flintlock “Common Rifle” - NSN, 54 cal., 36 inch round bbl., brown finish, walnut stock. This rifle was manufactured c. 1819-1821 by Henry Deringer of pocket pistol fame under his first contract and features lock markings without a date, unlike on second contract rifles made from 1821 onward, as well as the presence of inspection initials “GF” of U.S. martial inspector George Flegel. There reportedly was 13,000 of these Deringer rifles manufactured in multiple variations between 1817 and the early 1840s out of a total of approximately 38,200 manufactured by various contractors. These arms are among the first widely issued rifled firearms used by any military and saw use in the Seminole Wars, Mexican-American War and Civil War. This model has been referred to as the “common rifle” since the actual period of use to differentiate it
from the “uncommon” breech loading Hall rifle. This example has the blade and notch sights, “US/H. DERINGER/PHILADA” marked on the lock, “GF” inspection initials and “P/US” on the barrel at the breech, “V” above inspection initials “GF” stamped on the left stock flat, “TF” inspection initials stamped behind the lower tang, iron fittings aside from the brass flash pan, trigger guard with pistol grip at the rear and sling swivels mounted on the middle barrel band and pistol grip. All matching “B” mating marks on various components inside the lock including the brass flash pan, indicating this rifle is still in its original flintlock configuration! Includes a period slab of lead for securing the flint (absent), a “U” shaped screwdriver, rod attachments and a period patch inside the oval patchbox, and an unmarked reproduction leather sling. CONDITION: Fine, retains 30% original brown finish with light flash pitting and absolutely sharp markings and edges in the metal overall. Stock is very fine as re-oiled with attractive original raised grains, distinct edges, a small crack ahead of the rear lock screw, some light handling marks and defined inspection stampings. Mechanically excellent.
LOT 3078 U.S. Springfield Model 1847 Percussion Cavalry Musketoon - NSN, 69 cal., 26 inch round bbl., bright finish, walnut stock. An estimated 5,804 to 6,703 Model 1847 Cavalry Musketoons were manufactured c. 1848-1859. These musketoons were used by the Army in conflicts with Native Americans in the 1850s and during the Civil War. Unlike the Model 1842 muskets which were widely rifled, only a small number of the musketoons were rifled and fitted with three-leaf rear sights. This musketoon is of the standard pattern with the ramrod retention swivels and is dated “1853” on the tail of the lock. A “V” proof and faint “1853” date are visible on the barrel. CONDITION: Good, showing mostly a mottled brown mixed with some bright and the brass showing an attractive antique patina. The nipple and forward barrel band spring lug are broken/absent and the rear sling ring bar threads are stripped. The wood is also good with some minor dings, scratches, and chips scattered throughout, and a couple hairline cracks. Mechanically fine. Estimate: 2,750 - 3,500
LOT 3079 Dublin Castle Flintlock Musket - NSN, 75 cal., 22 inch round bbl., brown finish, walnut stock. “Crown/GR” and “DUBLIN/CASTLE” marked lock. Period shortened and with blade front and notch rear sights. CONDITION: Good as reconverted to flintlock configuration and period shortened, with reapplied brown finish, some light flash pitting, and clear lock markings. Wood is fair as period shortened, heavily sanded and re-oiled, with some scratches and dents. Mechanically fine. Brass buttplate has a few chips in the upper tang area. Provenance: The Collection of Joe M. Wanenmacher Jr. Estimate: 1,400 - 2,250