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LOT 3223
Fine Civil War U.S. Burnside Fifth Model Breech Loading Percussion
Saddle Ring Carbine - Serial no. 17210, 54 cal., 21 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock.
Approximately 43,000 of these “Fifth Model” Burnsides were manufactured c. 1863-1865 during the Civil War, per page 618 of “Flayderman’s Guide, 9th
Edition”. These “Fifth Model” Burnside carbines represent the completion of the evolution of General Ambrose Burnside’s ingenious carbine design. They were the third
most purchased breech loading carbine during the war, after only the Sharps and the Spencer. Matching visible serial numbers on the frame and breech block, single letter
inspection marks on various components, two boxed script inspection cartouches stamped on the left stock wrist, and “N.S.P.” inspection initials ahead of the buttplate tang.
CONDITION: Fine, retains 60% original blue finish and 70% vivid case colors, with surface oxidation, and crisp frame markings. Wood is very good, with distinct edges, dents and scratches, and defined
cartouches. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 3222
Very Fine Civil War American Machine Works Smith Breech Loading
Percussion Saddle Ring Carbine - Serial no. 3849, 50 cal., 21 5/8 inch part octagon bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut
stock. Over 30,000 Smith carbines were manufactured by American Machine Works and Massachusetts Arms Co. during the Civil War between 1861-1865,
with nearly all of them purchased by the U.S. Government, per page 632 of “Flayderman’s Guide, 9th Edition”. This Smith carbine was manufactured by
American Machine Works in Springfield, Massachusetts. Some of these carbines were issued to the 3rd West Virginia Cavalry, who served as part of George
Armstrong Custer’s 3rd Division and played a pivotal role in the Battle of Moorefield in 1864. Blade front and ladder rear sights, with a sling bar and ring mounted on the left of the receiver, small “B”
inspector initials on a few components, and “G.P” inspector initials stamped on the left stock wrist.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 75% original blue finish on the barrel, 80% vivid original case colors on the frame, 80% plus original bright niter blue finish, and sharp markings and edges in the metal
overall. Wood is also very fine, with defined edges, handling marks, some minor chips at frame juncture, and crisp stamped inspector initials. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
LOT 3221
Fine Civil War U.S. Sharps New Model 1863 Breech Loading Percussion
Saddle Ring Carbine - Serial no. C,22187, 52 cal., 22 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Approximately
20,000 New Model 1863 carbines were manufactured between 1863-1865 during the Civil War, per page 199 “Flayderman’s Guide, 9th Edition”. The issuance
rate of Sharps carbines was high during the Civil War, with many well used, and offered here is fine example. Features a blade front sight and Lawrence patent ladder
notch rear sight, Sharps Hartford address and “NEW MODEL 1863” marked on top of the barrel, Sharps 1848 patent date marked on the left of the receiver with the
Lawrence 1859 patent date and Sharps 1852 patent date on the lock, single letter inspection marks stamped on various components, “E.A.W” inspection initials on the left breech flat, “H.G.S”
on bottom of the forearm and top of the stock ahead of the buttplate, “S.W” on the sling bar plate, and two boxed script “SW” and “TWR” (Thomas W. Russell) inspection cartouches stamped on the left
stock wrist. Matching visible serial numbers on bottom of the barrel and receiver tang.
CONDITION: Fine, retains 40% plus original blue finish on the barrel, 50% original case colors mostly on the lock plate, with light surface freckling, and sharp markings and edges in the metal overall. Wood is also fine,
with distinct edges, a few small nicks to the left of the receiver tang, minor handling marks, and defined cartouches. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,750 - 4,250
LOT 3220
Fine Civil War U.S. Sharps & Hankins Model 1862 Navy Rimfire Carbine with Sling - Serial no. 11520, 52 RF cal.,
24 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Manufactured c. 1862-1865, with 6,686 of these carbines reportedly purchased for the
U.S. Navy during the Civil War, per page 210 of “Flayderman’s Guide, 9th Edition”. The leather cover on the barrel was designed to protect the barrel from corrosive
saltwater; many are badly damaged or absent due to these carbines seeing extensive service, with this example being an exception, and it also includes a correct period
leather sling. Blade front sight, adjustable rear sight, “SHARPS/PATENT/1859” marked on the left side of the frame with “SHARPS/&/HANKINS/PHILADA.” on the right, and the
matching visible serial number “11520” on the underside of the frame, barrel, lever, and on the upper tang.
CONDITION: Fine and well above average, retains 40% plus vivid original case colors with smooth gray patina and light oxidation on the balance, 80% original niter blue finish on the rear sight,
sharp markings and edges in the metal, and bright patina on the brass buttplate. The leather barrel cover and sling are both fine with some light age related cracking. Stock is very fine with tight fitment,
some dents, and very distinct edges. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,750 - 4,250
LOT 3219
Excellent Civil War U.S. Massachusetts Arms Co. Second
Model Maynard Breech Loading Percussion Saddle Ring Carbine
- Serial no. 16858, 50 cal., 20 inch part octagon bbl., blue/casehardened
finish, walnut stock. Approximately 20,202 second model Maynard carbines were manufactured
between 1863-1865, per page 628 of “Flayderman’s Guide, 9th Edition”. Offered here is an excellent Maynard
Second Model carbine. Maynard carbines were easily among the best cavalry weapons available during the Civil War. Both sides used them
and held them in high regard. Some were issued to the 6th, 9th, and 11th Indiana Cavalry as well as the 10th and 11th East Tennessee Union Cavalry.
Pinched blade front sight, three leaf rear sight graduated for 100, 300, and 500 yards, “S” single letter inspection initial stamped on the left barrel flat at the breech,
and two boxed script inspection cartouches stamped on the left of the stock wrist. A small inventory number is hand etched on the lower tang and buttplate.
CONDITION: Excellent, nearly as issued, retains 97% plus original blue finish on the barrel with some handling marks at the muzzle, 98% vivid original case colors, 97% original niter
blue finish on the hammer and trigger, with some scattered minor surface freckling, and sharp edges and markings in the metal overall. The stock is very fine with distinct edges, nicks
and chips at buttplate toe juncture, a few minor handling marks, and exceptionally crisp cartouches. Mechanically excellent. This is an exceptional Maynard Second Model carbine, worthy of any fine
Civil War arms collection!
Estimate: 3,000 - 5,000