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LOT 1181
Rare J. Henry & Son Percussion Cadet Musket Inscribed “J. T. Allen” - NSN, 58 cal., 33 1/8
inch round bbl., brown finish, walnut stock. Per George Moller on page 357-364 of “American
Military Shoulder Arms Volume III,” J. Henry & Son began making cadet muskets on October
14, 1862, mainly sold them to Joseph C. Grubb of Philadelphia, and produced only 632 of
them. This light smoothbore musket is marked “J. HENRY/& SON” on the lock plate in front
of the hammer and on top of the barrel. The barrel has a small blade front sight with block base for mounting
a bayonet. There are sling swivels on the upper band and trigger guard. The mounts are brass. The 12 3/8 inch
length of pull is cadet length. “J. T. Allen” is inscribed in script on the rear trigger guard tang. Allen has not been
identified but was likely a cadet at one of the nation’s private military schools.
CONDITION: Fine overall with about half of the original brown finish on the barrel, dark brown patina on the lock,
scattered light pitting, attractively aged patina on the brass mounts, and mild overall wear. Mechanically functions.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,500
LOT 1180
Exceptional Civil War U.S. Springfield Model 1861 Percussion Rifle-Musket with Bayonet - NSN,
58 cal., 40 inch round bbl., bright finish, walnut stock. “1862” dated lock and barrel. This is a very fine example of a U.S. Springfield Model 1861 rifle-
musket. The Model 1861 rifle-musket was the primary shoulder arm used by the Union infantry during the Civil War, with various firms outside of
Springfield Armory manufacturing them under contract for the war effort using parts interchangeability on a large scale. The usage rate of these
1861 rifle-muskets during the Civil War was very strong, with many also captured by the Confederacy, making exceptionally fine examples
such as this one hard to find today. This is a necessary long arm to complete any Civil War collection. Marked “U.S./SPRINGFIELD” at the center
of the lock ahead of a federal eagle and the “1862” date at the tail of the lock and breech of the barrel, with “V/P/(eagle head)” proofs on the
upper left breech flat. Front bayonet stud sight and rear sight with 100, 300 and 500 yard flip-up leafs. The left stock flat is stamped with two
bordered script inspection cartouches including “ESA” of Springfield Armory’s Master Armorer, Erskine S. Allin. “US” marked buttplate tang.
Includes a “US” marked socket bayonet.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, retains most of the original armory bright surfaces with minor surface oxidation, 80% original blue finish on
the rear sight, and absolutely sharp markings and edges in the metal overall. Stock is also exceptionally fine, with distinct edges, some light
dents, a chip below the right of the barrel line, a white residue line on left of the buttstock, and extremely crisp cartouches. Mechanically
excellent. Bayonet is very fine. An exceptionally fine example of a U.S. Springfield Model 1861 rifle-musket that would make a superb addition
to any Civil War arms collection!
Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500
LOT 1182
Exceptional Civil War Era U.S. Dahlgren Bowie Bayonet with Sheath -
Originally made as a bayonet for the 1861 Plymouth rifle, the Dahlgren bayonet
was developed with the mindset that naval infantry and marines had more use
for a big, powerful knife that could be deployed in tight quarters than a bayonet.
Measuring 16 3/4 inches overall, with a 12 drop point blade with chisel tapered and
sharpened false edge, the Ames address on the left ricasso and the right side marked “USN/
D.R./1864”, “anchor”, and “P/GG”. Brass hilt with “DR” script cartouche on the butt and a one piece finger grooved hardwood grip. Includes a black leather sheath with brass throat and tip.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, with some minor scuffing on the otherwise original bright polished blade, attractively aged patina on the brass, scuffs on the sheath and minor dings and scratches overall.
Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500