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LOT 3172
Scarce U.S. Civil War E. Gaylord
10-Tube Blakeslee “Quickloader”
Cartridge Box for a Spencer
Carbine - Manufactured c. 1864-
1865 by E. Gaylord of Chicopee,
Massachusetts. Reportedly, the
Ordnance Department purchased
approximately 32,000 of these
ten tube “Cavalry Style” Blakeslee
“Quickloader” cartridge boxes from W.H. Wilkinson and Emerson,
Gaylord and Co., between 1864 and 1866. These saw limited use
towards the end of the Civil War and after into the Indian Wars
era. The Blakeslee cartridge box was designed to hold ten metal
tubes, each of which contained seven Spencer cartridges. The
tubes could be used to rapidly reload the seven-round Spencer
carbine magazine. The Blakeslee cartridge box consists of
a leather covered wooden block drilled with ten holes
for the cartridge tubes and ten tinned metal tubes.
The box has a hinged lid with closure strap, a
brass closure finial near the top of the box,
two brass swivels on the sides of the box
for the shoulder strap, and a belt loop with
brass finial on the back of the box. The face
of the cartridge box is stamped “BLAKESLEE’S
CARTRIDGE BOX” in an arch around the five-
line markings “U.S./PAT’D DEC.20.1864/E. GAYLORD/
CHICOPEE/MASS.” All ten of the correct metal tubes are included.
CONDITION: Very fine, with mild wear, separated closure strap
(included), some light oxidation on the original tubes, and mostly legible maker’s
name and patent markings on the front of the box. This scarce Civil War Blakeslee
cartridge box make an exceptional accessory to accompany a Spencer carbine!
Estimate: 4,500 - 7,000
LOT 3171
Exceptional U.S. Springfield Model 1879 Trapdoor Saddle Ring
Carbine - Serial no. 146147, 45-70 Government cal., 22 inch round
bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. This is truly an exceptional example of a U.S.
Springfield Model 1879 trapdoor carbine. The serial number dates to c. early 1881 per the National
Park Service records, and the carbine correctly has a boxed script “SWP/1880” inspection cartouche of
Samuel W. Porter on the left wrist. The Model 1879 is an unofficial title for an improved version of the historic Model
1873 trapdoor which was carried by Custer and his men at the Battle of Little Bighorn. These trapdoor carbines were widely used
in the late 19th century Indian Wars and up through the Spanish-American War and Philippine-American War. Therefore, examples
in high condition like this are very hard to find. Federal eagle and “U.S./SPRINGFIELD” marked
lock, with correct “U.S.MODEL/1873” marked breech block, and “V/P/(eagle head)” proofs on
the breech of the barrel. Blade front sight and Buckhorn ladder rear sight marked with a “C”
on both the base and ladder. Includes a three-piece cleaning rod
and extractor tool in the butt compartment and a “U.S.” embossed
Rock Island Arsenal leather cartridge pouch.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, retains 85% plus original blue
finish, 95% vivid original case colors, with minimal surface
freckling, and sharp markings and edges in the metal. Stock is
very fine and has smooth oil finish, distinct edges, a few minor
nicks directly behind the upper tang, and an exceptionally crisp
cartouche and proof stamp. Mechanically excellent. Opportunities
to acquire a U.S. Springfield Model 1879 Trapdoor carbine in this outstanding condition
are very scarce, so don’t miss out on your
opportunity to own one of the finest!
Provenance: The Greg Lampe
Collection.
Estimate: 4,500 - 7,000
LOT 3170
Excellent Indian Wars Era U.S. Inspected
Spencer Model 1865 Repeating Saddle Ring Carbine
- Serial no. 40427, 50 Spencer cal., 20 inch round bbl., blue/
casehardened finish, walnut stock. Offered here is a highly attractive, excellent
condition Spencer Model 1865 repeating carbine. Spencer Repeating Rifle Co. manufactured
the Model 1865 carbines in 1865-1866, with the first deliveries in April 1865, serial numbered in the approximate
range 1-23000, and chambered for use with 56-50 “50 Spencer” rimfire. Spencers were favored for
their repeating capability, and saw continued use by the U.S. Army in the American West during the Indian
Wars era, where they were active in various conflicts with Native American tribes, and were eventually
replaced in service by the Springfield Trapdoor rifles and carbines. Many also found their way into civilian and
Native American hands, and saw use into the 20th century. This Model 1865 somehow clearly escaped such use
and remains in a high state of condition, far above the vast majority of surviving examples. It is equipped with the Stabler cut-off and a
removable seven-round spring-loaded tube magazine inside the buttstock. “M.1865” stamped on top of the barrel at the breech, and the
Spencer Boston address and patent date lightly factory stamped on top of the receiver along with the serial number. Disassembly was not
performed for viewing of the barrel serial number out of respect for the high condition of this carbine. The consignor states the numbers match.
Three bordered script inspection cartouches are stamped on the left side of the stock, with small single letter inspection initials on various components.
CONDITION: Excellent, retains 95% original deep blue finish, 90% plus absolutely brilliant case colors, with a protective coating on the metal, minor surface scratches on right of
receiver, brown surface freckling and some light handling marks. Wood is also excellent with rich oil finish and attractive raised grain, minor handling marks and dents, a few small
hairlines at the edges, and exceptionally crisp edges and cartouches. Mechanically excellent. This highly attractive Spencer Model 1865 carbine would make a superior addition to any
U.S. military arms collection!
Estimate: 7,500 - 12,000
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