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LOT 3080
Rare Simeon North U.S. Contract Model 1840 Type I Hall Breech Loading Percussion Carbine with Ramrod Bayonet - NSN, 52 cal., 26 3/16 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. This is one of only approximately 500 Model 1840 Type I carbines reportedly manufactured by Simeon North in 1840 under contract with the U.S. Government based on John H. Hall’s patented breech loading design. North is easily one of the most important gunmakers of the early republic and manufactured U.S. martial arms from 1799 until his death in 1852. This rare Model 1840 Type I Hall carbine features an “L” shaped elbow breech lever mounted on the trigger plate, unlike the “fishtail” lever on the subsequent Type II carbines. It retains its original smooth bore and has a fixed blade front sight and V notch rear sight. Interestingly, this example features a ramrod bayonet and a 26 3/16 inch barrel length as usually seen on a Model 1833 Hall carbine; the limited surviving examples of these Model 1840 Type I carbines are typically seen with a 21 inch barrel and a standard cleaning rod. It should be noted that this specific Hall variation is not acknowledged in “Flayderman’s Guide” but an article exists, American Society of Arms Collectors Bulletin Number 54 (Spring, 1986), titled “The Model 1833 North/Hall Carbine, Type III” in which the author was aware of nine specimens of this configuration extant at the time of writing, and also indicates that he believes these were likely included as delivered under the same contract of 500 Model 1840 Type I carbines of the type mentioned in Flayderman’s. “U.S/S. NORTH/MIDLtn/ CONN./1840” marked breech block. “NWP” (Nahum W. Patch) inspection initials marked on the left breech end of the barrel, an oval script “NWP” inspection cartouche marked on the left stock flat, and a very faint oval inspection cartouche visible ahead of the buttplate tang that is likely “MPL” (Mann Paige Lomax). A sling ring is fitted near the end of the trigger guard tang. “83” marked on top of the buttplate. “IDHHJ” carved into the left stock flat, initials “DEG” carved into the left of the buttstock, and initials “T.O.S” behind a diamond and “M” carved into the right of the buttstock.
This is only the second example of its kind sold by Rock Island Auction Company! CONDITION: Good, exhibiting artificially aged brown patina on the barrel and scattered moderate pitting overall, refinished blue finish visible on the front barrel band and ramrod bayonet retainer, and nice markings in the metal. Stock is also good with a replacement forend, scattered dents, chips, scratches, cracks, a large period repaired cracked section behind the left rear of the receiver held in with two nails, an absent cracked section behind the right rear of the receiver, period carved initials as mentioned above, and a visible cartouche on the left flat. Mechanically excellent. Due to hard period use, these Model 1840 Type I Hall carbines rarely turn up in any condition and this is a rare opportunity to acquire one with a ramrod bayonet! Estimate: 3,000 - 5,000 LOT 3081 Harpers Ferry Type I Style Alteration U.S. Robbins & Lawrence Model 1841 Percussion issippi Rifle” with Screw Pattern Long Range Rear Sight - NSN, 54 cal., 33 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. This Robbins & Lawrence manufactured U.S. Model 1841 rifle features the desirable Harpers Ferry Type I screw pattern long range ladder rear sight, typically seen on Harpers Ferry manufactured rifles that were also modified for use with a Snell pattern bayonet. This example did not receive arsenal modifications for use with a bayonet. “WINDSOR VT/1850” marked at the tail of the lock and “ROBBINS/&/LAWRENCE/U.S.” marked in four lines at the center of the lock. Harpers Ferry Type I alteration Model 1841 rifles are described on page 141 of George D. Moller’s book “American Military Shoulder Arms Volume III”. CONDITION: Very good, retains 85% semi-professionally refinished blue finish on the barrel with a few areas of light surface corrosion at the edges. Smooth brown and gray patina visible on the casehardened lock with sharp markings. Brass displays a bright patina. Stock is also very good with defined edges, scattered scratches and dents, a nine inch crack on the left of the forend, some minor chips around some of the edges, a small crack ahead of the rear lock screw and behind the lock, and a few moderate chips at the toe. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500
LOT 3082 Civil War U.S. Colt Model 1861 Special Percussion Rifle-Musket with Bayonet - NSN, 58 cal., 40 inch round bbl., bright finish, walnut stock. An estimated 100,000 in total of these Colt special rifle-muskets were manufactured throughout the Civil War under contract with the Union and state governments. This model is based on the Enfield Pattern 1853 and has many features that were subsequently incorporated into the Springfield Model 1863 rifle-musket. This example has standard markings and features with an “1864” dated lock and “1863” dated barrel, “E.P.R” inspection initials on the left barrel flat at the breech, and two boxed script inspection cartouches including “MH” (Michael Hayes) and another (illegible) on the left stock flat. The barrel is fitted with a blued rear sight with two folding leaves graduated to 500 yards. Includes “US” socket bayonet. CONDITION: Very good, exhibiting clear markings in the metal with scattered light to moderate freckling and a smooth light brown patina. Stock is also very good with defined edges, numerous scattered dents and scratches, moderate chips in the edges of the ramrod channel, minor chips ahead of the trigger guard tang and around the rear lock screw, a minor crack on either end of the lock, and a small re-glued chip ahead of the trigger guard tang. Mechanically excellent. Included bayonet is also very good with scattered light pitting and defined edges on the blade and smooth light brown patina. Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750 LOT 3083 U.S. Springfield Model 1847 Percussion Cavalry Saddle Ring Musketoon - NSN, 69 cal., 26 inch round bbl., bright finish, walnut stock. Approximately 5,802 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. This musketoon is of the standard cavalry configuration with the ramrod retention swivels and a saddle bar and ring on the left side. “1848” dated lock and “1851” dated barrel tang. “31” carved in the right of the buttstock. Model 1847 cavalry musketoons are described on pages 223-232 of “American Military Shoulder Arms, Volume III” by George D. Moller. CONDITION: Good with scattered light pitting on the bright polished barrel, mottled gray and brown patina on the lock with some light pitting and some wear to the eagle marking with otherwise crisp markings in the metal. Replacement ramrod assembly with detached area underneath the barrel. Brass front barrel band displays mostly bright as lightly cleaned, brass rear barrel band, trigger guard and buttplate exhibit a dark golden aged patina with numerous dings. Stock is also good as sanded and re-oiled with numerous scattered dents, scratches, chips and cracks. Mechanically fine.
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Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750 63