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LOT 3095
Very Scarce U.S. Springfield Model 1865 First Model Allin Conversion Breech Loading Rifle - NSN, 58 RF cal., 37 3/4 inch round bbl., bright/ casehardened finish, walnut stock. The Model 1865 First Model Allin Trapdoor design was invented by Erskine S. Allin, Master Armorer at Springfield Armory, as a solution to converting the massive surplus of, then outdated, muzzle loading rifled-muskets manufactured during the Civil War to a more modern breech loading design. Only 5,000 of these First Model Allins (also known as the Model 1865) were manufactured by altering existing rifle-muskets to the Trapdoor system in order to allow loading from the breech end with a .58 rimfire metallic cartridge. After only one year of production, Springfield shifted to manufacturing the simpler .50-70 centerfire Model 1866 Second Model Allin conversion rifles, making any surviving First Models rare and desirable. This example features an “1865” dated lock, “1864” (partial) dated barrel, boxed script “SWP” (Samuel W. Porter) and oval script “ESA” (Erskine S. Allin) inspection cartouches marked on the left stock flat, and “US” marked buttplate tang. CONDITION: Very good, scattered brown patina and moderate pitting on the barrel and fittings, traces of case colors visible on the lock underneath gray patina, 70% applied black finish remains on the breech block with scattered flaking, and sharp markings in the metal. Stock is fine with defined edges, some scratches and dents, and crisp cartouches. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000 LOT 3096 Fine Commercial Production Winchester Hotchkiss Bolt Action Saddle Ring Carbine - Serial no. 16168, 45-70 Government cal., 24 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured c. 1882-1883 in the configuration of a First Model with the turning magazine cutoff behind the bolt handle on the right side of the stock. This example is a commercial model given it has no military inspection marks or cartouches. Pinned blade front sight and the folding ladder rear sight graduated 1-4 on the base and 5-10 on the ladder. The left of the receiver is marked with the three-line Winchester and Hotchkiss patent information and address and the serial number is marked on the top left edge of the receiver. Mounted with a smooth military style straight grip stock featuring a saddle ring mounted on the left. CONDITION: Fine, retains 60% plus original blue finish with scattered moderate brown surface freckling, and crisp markings in the metal. Stock is very fine with attractive original raised grain and rich dark oil finish, some scattered light handling marks, and crisp defined edges. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
LOT 3097
Exceptional U.S. Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor Rifle - Serial no. 423454, 45-70 Government cal., 32 5/8 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Blued barrel, receiver, hammer, trigger guard, buttplate and barrel band. Casehardened breechblock and receiver tang. Left side breech
end of barrel marked with “V/P/eagle head” proofmarks. Low arch breechblock marked “US/MODEL/1884”. The lock plate is marked with the American eagle next to “U. S./ SPRINGFIELD”. The heel of the buttplate is marked “US”. The oil finished walnut stock is marked with the boxed “SWP/1886” final inspection cartouche of Samuel W. Porter on the left wrist. An “M” over a circled “P” is stamped in the grip area. The rifle has a hooded blade front and Buffington rear sight, two-piece trigger guard and trigger bar assembly, serrated trigger, iron cleaning rod and smooth buttplate with no trapdoor. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 97% original blue finish with only very light wear around the muzzle, and 95% plus vivid original case colors on the breechblock and barrel tang. Stock is also excellent with sharp defined edges, some light handling marks, and an exceptionally crisp cartouche. Mechanically excellent. This is an outstanding example of a U.S. Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor rifle! Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
LOT 3098 Scarce Civil War Era U.S. Martially Inspected Remington Type I Split Breech Rolling Block Saddle Ring Carbine - Serial no. 4336, 46 RF cal., 20 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. These Type I split breech carbines were manufactured by Savage Revolving Arms Co. for Remington to fulfill a U.S. Government contract for 5,000, with completed deliveries from February-April of 1865. Approximately 3,600 were repurchased from the government by Remington in 1870 and then resold to the French for use in the Franco-Prussian War, lending to their scarcity on the collectors market today. Features include a “pinched” blade front sight, notch rear sight with folding leaf graduated up to 500 yards,
two-line Remington address and patent markings on the upper tang, and saddle bar with saddle ring on the left of the frame. Single letter inspection initials marked on various components. Matching serial number “4336” marked on the left front surface of the frame and on the bottom of the barrel at the breech. Oval script “CGC” (Charles G. Curtis) inspection cartouche stamped on the left of the stock wrist. CONDITION: Good with gray patina and scattered light pitting overall, and clear markings in the metal. Strong traces of original nitre blue finish visible on the breech block. Wood is very good with scattered light pressure dents and numerous scratches, a few light scuffs, and a crisp cartouche. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 3099 Indian Wars Era U.S. Sharps New Model 1863 Metallic Cartridge Conversion Saddle Ring Carbine - Serial no. 44074, 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” 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, typically found on these rebuilt alteration carbines. CONDITION: Very good, exhibiting strong traces of arsenal refurbished blue finish and case colors mostly in protected areas with a mix of smooth gray and brown patina on the balance and scattered areas of light freckling. Modern replacement front sight blade. Wood is also very good with numerous scattered light scratches and dents, period professionally modified cut sections on either side at the tip of the forend, a minor small crack ahead of the buttplate tang, and a crisp cartouche. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500 79