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A VERY GOOD UNTOUCHED TYPE III CONFEDERATE RICHMOND RIFLED MUSKET, dtd. 1863: In overall very good untouched attic condition. Of standard configuration with a 40", round, rifled, .58 caliber iron barrel with faint "V/P eagle-head" proof marks on the left side of the breech. Block and blade front sight/bayonet-lug and an adjustable rear sight: missing long-range plane. Unmarked walnut fullstock with numerous handling marks, some scuffs and minor gouges. Retains 45% of its finish with typical signs of hard Confederate usage. Low-hump type lockplate with a "CS" over "Richmond, VA" and "1863"date, on its tail. Regulation iron and bronze/brass mounts: iron trigger-guard, 3 "U"-marked barrel bands, a brass fore-end cap and an early type iron buttplate with a dark, untouched, age patina. In overall very good+ untouched "attic" condition. Very good stock with sharp contours, original finish and the noted dents, abrasions, minor gouges and signs of Battle use: the left side of the butt with an original "RJS" owner's initials. The iron surfaces with an untouched orange-peel texture, scattered pitting and the expected discoloration. Complete with its original tulip-head ramrod and missing its sling swivels. Visible markings and very good mechanics with all of its original components. A very good, complete and original, "attic condition", Confederate, Richmond Rifled Musket: original percussion nipple: missing hammer-screw. Overall length 56". The Richmond Rifle was the "workhorse" of the Confederate Army; and most saw extensive service throughout the duration of the American Civil War 1861-1865. Price: $8,775.00

CIVIL WAR PERIOD US REMINGTON "ZOUAVE" RIFLE, DTD. 1863: In overall fine condition. The round, .58 caliber, 33", blued (75%), rifled barrel with folding adjustable rear sight and an iron block and blade fore-sight: the right side of the muzzle with its original bayonet lug and the left side of the breech with a "STEEL" marking. 1863 dated lock with a Spread Eagle and "US", "Remington's, Ilion, NY" marking under the bolster. The lock of regulation design with fine mechanics, smooth surfaces, clear markings and 15%-20% of its mottled casehardening colors: hammer possibly associated. Regulation, unmarked Walnut stock, fitted with brass mounts: three (2) "U"-marked spring-retained barrel bands (springs with 95% blue), a "US" marked buttplate, two sidebolt washers (forward sidebolt associated?), fore-end cap, the trigger-guard and the patchbox-cover: patchbox retains its original spare percussion nipple. In overall fine condition. The barrel with fine bore and distinct rifling, smooth surfaces, much of the original bluing and visible, "V" "P", Eagle-head proof marks on the breech-top: the breech with scattered pitting. Mechanism in functional order with original components (as noted): original nipple. The lock with strong markings, some very fine pitting at the bolster and traces of case colors. Sharp contours to the stock: has been lightly cleaned and retains 75% of its finish, with various handling marks overall: sharp cartouche behind the sidebolt. Scattered pitting at the breech/bolster. A fine example of a Civil War Era Remington Zouave Rifle. Retains its original blued steel ramrod and sling swivels. Price: $3,500.00

A VERY GOOD UNTOUCHED SHARPS "NEW MODEL" 1863 CIVIL WAR RIFLE, SN C-38,XXX: In overall very good untouched condition. The regulation length, 30", .52 caliber, rifled, round, blued (25%), steel barrel with visible "Sharps Rifle/ Maunfg. Co./ Hartford, Conn." Barrel address and a "New Model 1863", on the top of the breech: original and marked adjustable rear sight and blade-type front sight/bayonet lug for socket bayonet. Very good and clearly marked, casehardened frame (25% with mottled surfaces) with the two-line Sharps Oct 5th 1852 and a Sept 12, 1848 patent markings. In original percussion configuration and complete with its original hammer and pellet primer. Fine mechanics with a strong mainspring, its original nipple and a casehardened breech-block assembly. In overall very good untouched condition. The oil finished walnut stocks with untouched "attic" surfaces, some scattered handling marks and abrasions: the toe of the butt with an old weathered chip. Very good fore-stock with matching untouched surfaces and no significant cracks or chips. Marked, on the left side of the wrist with its rectangular military inspector's cartouche: the barrel with an "M.N.M." inspectors mark, on the left side of the breech. Very good steel hardware with untouched smooth steel-gray surfaces and some scattered light discoloration. Retains its original barrel bands, sling-swivels, sights, fore-end cap, buttplate and patch-box with spring-operated cover. In overall very good+ untouched "attic" condition with smooth steel surfaces, some light discoloration/surface roughness, very good stocks, and very fine mechanics. A better than usual example of an authentic Civil War Issued Sharps Rifle. Price: $5,250.00

A FINE MEXICAN AMERICAN WAR PERIOD US MODEL 1842 SPRINGFIELD MUSKET, DTD. 1848/9: In overall NRA fine untouched condition. The 42", smoothbore, .69 caliber barrel with a fine untouched age patina, clear Federal proof marks, scattered light discoloration and its original bottom-mounted bayonet lug: the tang dtd. 1849. Regulation Walnut US Model 1842 stock with clear cartouches behind the sideplate and a clear inspector's mark behind the trigger-guard. Regulation pattern iron hardware: trigger-guard with sling swivel, buttplate with a sharp "US" govt. marking, flat "S" shaped sideplate and the three spring-retained barrel bands -- the middle with sling swivel attachment. Lockplate with clear "US" spread Eagle and SPRINGFIELD arsenal making with a sharp 1848 date. In overall strong NRA fine condition. Crisp mechanism with its original nipple and 50% of its mottled casehardening colors. The lock and barrel with smooth steel-gray surfaces, some scattered discoloration and an untouched age patina. The breech with clear Eagle Head, "V", "P" proof marks and some light pitting at the nipple: the lock with clear markings. Fine hardware with smooth surfaces, sharp contours and some isolated discoloration. Fine stock with 95% of its varnish finish, sharp contours, fine markings/cartouches, some minor handling marks and no repairs or restoration. Overall length, 57". Retains its original iron trumpet ramrod and complete with its sling swivels. Sharp contours with some original polish and untouched surfaces overall. A fine condition and complete US Model 1842 Musket. Price:$2,775.00

A VERY GOOD PERCUSSION BIRDSEYE MAPLE KENTUCKY RIFLE, ca. 1840s: In overall very good cleaned condition. The 38 1/2", octagonal, rifled, .52 caliber, pin-fastened barrel with sharp contours, a "?OBOURG" maker's signature and its original brass blade fore-sight and its rear, iron, buck horn sight. Full brass mounts of traditional Western Pennsylvanian/Ohio Kentucky Rifle form. Friction fit two (2) piece patchbox cover with sculpted, flush-fitting borders and its original screw fastening: friction fit cover of classic Western Penn. design with its original lid: the interior with finely oxidized surfaces. Crescent form buttplate with smooth contours and a fine age-patina. Three barrel-form ramrod pipes, a pin-fastened nose-cap, a single teardrop sidebolt escutcheon and a faceted and stepped trigger-guard with squared finials and a short rear finger-spur. Molded and highly figured Birdseye Maple fullstock with a raised carved cheek-piece and an openwork silver diamond inlay of the left side of the comb. Finely carved moldings, around the lock and sidebolt: an old repaired hairline at the top edge of the wrist. "London Warranted", commercial-type, lock with simple floral engraving and its original hammer engraved, en suite. Retains untouched smooth brown-gray surfaces with a fine patina. In overall very good+ condition. The barrel with 40%+ of its brown finish and a very good bore. Fine stock with some scattered handling marks and the noted old hairline. Adorned with lightly engraved silver barrel-key escutcheons and a matching inlay, on the wrist: one missing. A classic example of a Western Expansion Era American fullstock Kentucky Rifle, ca. 1840s. Of fine quality make, as stocked with Birdseye Maple. Overall length, 48 1/2". Price: $1,675.00

A FINE UNTOUCHED "SAVAGE" CIVIL WAR USED US MODEL 1861 CONTRACT MUSKET, dtd. 1863: In overall fine untouched condition. Regulation Model 1861-type (clean-out-screw nipple vent, on the bolster), round, .58 caliber rifled barrel with its folding adjustable rear sight and an iron block and blade fore-sight. Retains choice, smooth, untouched surfaces with its original nipple and sharp "V", "P" and Eagle-head proof marks. 1863 dated lock with clear Spread Eagle marking & "Savage Repeating Arms Co./ Meriden, Conn." marking under the bolster: a sharp date, behind the hammer and matching date, on barrel tang. Regulation Walnut fullstock with clear cartouches, 80%+ finish, some light handling marks, scuffs and its original iron mounts: marked, in between the sidebolts, with a "N.J" (New Jersey)unit marking. Three (3) "U"-marked spring-retained barrel bands, a "US" marked buttplate, two (2) sidebolt washers, a fore-end cap and the trigger-guard: retains both of sling-swivels. In overall fine untouched condition with gunmetal-toned steel-gray surfaces and a fine stock, without cracks. Fine barrel with distinct rifling, smooth surfaces and visible proof marks. The mounts and lock with a matching age-patina and some isolated patches of light discoloration. Fine mechanism with its original components and a strong mainspring. The lock with clear markings and some scattered light discoloration. Fine stock with much of its finish and some scattered handling marks, light scuffs and abrasions. A fine and untouched example of a Civil War Issue US Model 1861 Rifled Musket. Original steel ramrod with swelled-shank. Overall length 56".. Price: $2,275.00

A VERY GOOD SOUTHERN? HALFSTOCK PERCUSSION "POOR BOY" RIFLE, ca. 1850s-1860s: In overall very good untouched condition with smooth untouched gray-brown iron surfaces and a very good Black Walnut halfstock. The pin-fastened, heavy, 36 1/2", octagonal to round, .45 caliber iron barrel with a buckhorn rear sight and a simple brass blade front sight. Carved plain Black Walnut halfstock with sharp contours. The underside of the barrel with its two sheet-brass ramrod pipes and a the tip of the stock with its original pewter fore-end cap. Commercially manufactured, "Henry Parker Warranted" signed, pheasant & vine scroll engraved, back-action percussion lock. Henry Parker of Trenton, NJ was a recorded lock-maker, who died in 1860. (please see F. Sellers: "American Gunsmiths", pg. 31). Retains untouched dark surfaces with its original hammer (replaced screw) and functioning mechanics: slightly out of timing and will not typically hold on cock. Full sheet steel mounts of classic "Poor Boy Rifle" form. Plain screw-fastened buttplate and matching trigger-guard: made without a sidebolt washer. In overall very good condition. The barrel with a smooth and even, gray-brown age patina and some light scattered pitting. Matching lockplate with an untouched dark patina and clear engraving. Very good stock with 85% finish, some scattered handling marks, minor abrasions and signs of use. Original plain wood ramrod. A classic example of a Mid 19th Century American Poor Boy Rifle, ca. 1850s. Overall length, 52". Price: $750.00

A VERY GOOD CIVIL WAR USED US MODEL 1863 SPRINGFIELD MUSKET & WOOL-COVERED CIVIL WAR SOLDIER'S CANTEEN, dtd. 1864: In overall very good untouched condition. Regulation Model 1864-type (flat Eagle-marked bolster (worn) without clean-out screw), round, .58 caliber rifled barrel with its folding adjustable rear sight and an iron block and blade fore-sight: the breech with visible "V", "P" and Eagle-head proof marks. 1864 dated lock with sharp "US Springfield" marking under the bolster and a clear date, behind the flat faceted hammer. Regulation Walnut fullstock with two faint cartouches, 80% finish and some minor handling marks. Complete with its original iron mounts: three (3) U-marked spring-retained barrel bands, a "US" marked buttplate, two (2) sidebolt washers, a pin-fastened fore-end cap and the trigger-guard: missing both of its sling-swivels. In overall very good untouched condition with smooth brown surfaces and a very nice stock. The barrel with smooth surfaces, some light pitting at the bolster and visible proof marks. The remaining iron surfaces with a matching brown-gray age-patina and some isolated patches of discoloration. Fine mechanism with its original components and a strong mainspring. The lock with very good markings and some scattered discoloration. Fine stock with 80% finish, scattered light handling marks and with two (2) faint cartouches. A very nice example of an original Civil War US Model 1863 Springfield Rifled Musket. Original ramrod with tulip-head. Overall length 56". Complete with an original Civil War Wool-Covered Soldier's Canteen. In overall fine untouched condition. Of circular two-piece soldiered tin construction with smooth outer body (pre-Bullsesye design) with a straight-walled, flared spout and its original cork stopper and chain. The sides with their original suspension loops and a later cloth suspension-chord. Retains its original green-blue wool cover with fine untouched lightly weathered surfaces, some expected abrasions and signs of use. Measures 10 1/2" x 8". Purported by the consignor to have always been with the above Musket. A very nice assemblage from the American Civil War, ca. 1860-1865. Price: $2,750.00

A MEXICAN AMERICAN WAR PERIOD US MODEL 1842 SPRINGFIELD MUSKET, DTD. 1846/7: In overall very good condition. Regulation, 42", smoothbore, .69 cal. iron barrel with smooth brown gray surfaces, some scattered pitting/marring at the breech and bolster and a bottom-mounted bayonet lug: the top of the breech with a visible 1847 date and Eagle Head, P, & V proof marks. Walnut fullstock of Regulation US Model 1842 form with standard full iron hardware. The trigger-guard with its forward sling-swivel, US marked buttplate, the regulation flat "L" shaped sideplate and three spring-retained barrel bands. Very good lock with a clear "US" spread Eagle and SPRINGFIELD 1846. In overall very good condition. The lock with its original components and a good mechanism: no 1/82 cock position and missing its nipple. Untouched barrel with generally smooth brown surfaces and some scattered discoloration/pitting and wear. Very good mounts with smooth untouched russet surfaces and some light-moderate pitting. The stock with 65% varnish and some expected handling marks and wear: a hand carved "Pal" owner's initials behind the sideplate. Overall length, 57". A nice untouched example of a Mexican American War Dated, US Model 1842 smoothbore Musket. ***The Model 1842 was the last smoothbore musket manufactured by the US; and it was America's first completely interchangeable armory produced long-gun. Price: $1,350.00

A FINE ENGLISH DOUBLE BARREL PERCUSSION 12ga. SHOTGUN, ca. 1852-1860: In overall fine+ condition. The 31", round, Damascus, smoothbore, 12 Ga. (.75 caliber), Birmingham Proofed, Key-fastened browned (90%) barrels with untouched smooth surfaces, their original nipples, platinum vent liners and an engraved "London Fine Twist", on the top barrel-rib (minor separation). Finely checkered and nicely figured walnut halfstock of traditional English double barrel shotgun form. Straight-type "English" grip a scroll-engraved tang and a flat screw-fastened steel buttplate with a scroll-engraved top finial. Retains 95% refinish with the lightest of handling marks and wear. Sidelock percussion mechanisms with hound's tooth borders, dolphin engraved percussion hammers, scroll-engraved panels and finely etched game bird vignettes. Each lock with a crisp "Hollis & Sheath" maker's signature for the noted Birmingham, UK firm who worked between 1852-1862. (please see R. Gardner's: Small Arms Makers", pg. 272). In overall fine condition. The barrels with fine bores, 90% brown finish and their original nipples. The stock with very light handling marks and an old repaired sliver, forward of the right barrel-key escutcheon. Very fine locks with their original components, crisp actions, strong mainsprings, 95% casehardening colors and sharp and fine quality engraving. A higher quality example of an English Percussion Double Barrel Shotgun, ca. 1850s. Complete with its original brass tip wooden ramrod. In overall fine+ to very fine condition. Overall length, 47". Price: $675.00

A VERY GOOD SOUTHERN? HALFSTOCK PERCUSSION "POOR BOY" RIFLE, ca. 1850s-1860s: In overall very good untouched condition with smooth untouched gray-brown iron surfaces and a very good Black Walnut halfstock. The pin-fastened, heavy, 36 1/2", octagonal to round, .45 caliber iron barrel with a buckhorn rear sight and a simple brass blade front sight. Carved plain Black Walnut halfstock with sharp contours. The underside of the barrel with its two sheet-brass ramrod pipes and a the tip of the stock with its original pewter fore-end cap. Commercially manufactured, "Henry Parker Warranted" signed, pheasant & vine scroll engraved, back-action percussion lock. Henry Parker of Trenton, NJ was a recorded lock-maker, who died in 1860. (please see F. Sellers: "American Gunsmiths", pg. 31). Retains untouched dark surfaces with its original hammer (replaced screw) and functioning mechanics: slightly out of timing and will not typically hold on cock. Full sheet steel mounts of classic "Poor Boy Rifle" form. Plain screw-fastened buttplate and matching trigger-guard: made without a sidebolt washer. In overall very good condition. The barrel with a smooth and even, gray-brown age patina and some light scattered pitting. Matching lockplate with an untouched dark patina and clear engraving. Very good stock with 85% finish, some scattered handling marks, minor abrasions and signs of use. Original plain wood ramrod. A classic example of a Mid 19th Century American Poor Boy Rifle, ca. 1850s. Overall length, 52". Price: $750.00

A FINE US MODEL 1884 TRAPDOOR SPRINGFIELD CARBINE SN: 412,XXX: In overall fine condition. "US Model 1884" marked breech with smooth black surfaces, clear marking and sharp contours: very good bore with distinct rifling and some scattered pitting. Model 1884 walnut halfstock with 90% finish and some scattered handling marks overall: complete with its original trapdoor compartment. Round, 22", rifled, 45/70 caliber, Model 1884 Buffington sighted barrel with clear "V", "P", Eagle Head & "P" proof marks on the breech: also marked with an "R" inspector's mark. Retains 90%+ finish with some scattered spotting and discoloration. Blued steel hardware, en suite: trigger-guard without sling-swivel, "US" marked Model 1884 buttplate with a trapdoor lid, a single "U"-marked spring-mounted barrel band and two sidebolt washers with their original saddle bar and ring. Very good lock with Spread Eagle/"US Springfield" marking and in mechanically fine order: smooth surfaces & strong mainspring. The receiver with matching surfaces and sharp contours/markings. A fine example of an Indian War Period US Model 1884 Trapdoor Springfield 45/70 Cavalry Carbine. Price: $2,750.00

VERY NICE FULLSTOCK PERCUSSION KENTUCKY RIFLE by D. EWING, ca. 1850: Rifled, pin-fastened, 39", octagonal barrel in approx.40 caliber with "D. Ewing" cursive signature on the top flat, behind the iron buck-horn rear sight: original brass blade front sight with dovetailed base. Dark, striped and figured tiger maple fullstock with raised carving around the lock, sideplate and the relief cheek-piece. Three faceted brass ramrod pipes and fore-end cap. Four-Piece brass patchbox with a spring-operated release and a sculpted trigger-guard with faceted finials. Double set triggers and a scroll and pheasant engraved full sidelock percussion lock with a "W. C. Biddle & Co./Philadelpia" signature 1847-1861 (please see H. J. Kaufmann's: "The Pennsylvania Kentucky Rifle", pg. 122). Nicely curved brass butt-plate and sculpted toe-plate with engraved teardrop finial. In overall very good condition. The barrel with an even brown age patina and some pitting at nipple and bolster. Lockplate has an untouched, gunmetal coloration with some light patches of discoloration. Fine mechanics with a strong mainspring and functioning set triggers. Very good stock retains 75% of its varnish finish and has several old repairs and the expected signs of use and handling overall. Replaced plain Hickory ramrod. A nice and graceful original Kentucky Rifle, ca. 1850 with a signed barrel and lock. Overall length, 53". Price: $2,875.00

A FINE CIVIL WAR USED US MODEL 1861 "TRENTON" CONTRACT MUSKET, dtd. 1864:In overall fine condition. Regulation Model 1861-type (clean-out nipple vent on the bolster), round, .58 caliber rifled barrel with its folding adjustable rear sight and an iron block and blade fore-sight. Retains its original nipple with sharp "V", "P" and Eagle-head proof marks: also marked with a 23 and "E" markings. 1864 dated lock with clear Spread Eagle & "US/TRENTON" marking under the bolster: a sharp date, behind the hammer. Regulation Walnut fullstock with a clear NJ cartouche, 90% finish, some light handling marks and complete with its original, lightly cleaned, iron mounts: three (3) "U"-marked spring-retained barrel bands, a "US" marked buttplate, two (2) sidebolt washers, the fore-end cap and the trigger-guard: retains both of sling-swivels. In overall fine condition with lightly cleaned steel-gray surfaces and a fine stock, without cracks: the top of the butt with a "5" unit/rack number. The barrel with a very good bore, distinct rifling, smooth surfaces and visible proof marks. The remaining iron surfaces with a matching steel gray age-patina and some isolated patches of discoloration and scattered pitting. Fine mechanism with its original components and a strong mainspring: marked with a matching "E" inspector's mark. The lock with bold markings and some scattered light discoloration. Fine stock with nearly all of its finish and some scattered light handling marks and minor gouges. A very nice example of an original late war production US Model 1861 Rifled Musket. Original steel ramrod with swelled-shank. Overall length 56". Price: $1,950.00

A FINE CIVIL WAR USED US MODEL 1861 SPRINGFIELD MUSKET, dtd. 1862: In overall fine untouched condition. Regulation Model 1861-type (clean-out nipple vent on the bolster), round, .58 caliber rifled barrel with its folding adjustable rear sight and an iron block and blade fore-sight: the breech with visible "V", "P" and Eagle-head proof marks. 1862 dated lock with sharp "US Springfield" marking under the bolster and a clear date, behind the hammer. Regulation Walnut fullstock with a faint cartouche, 90% finish, some light handling marks and fitted with its original iron mounts: three (3) U-marked spring-retained barrel bands, a "US" marked buttplate, two (2) sidebolt washers, the fore-end cap and the trigger-guard: retains both of sling-swivels. In overall fine condition with smooth steel-gray surfaces and a very nice stock. The barrel with a very good bore, distinct rifling, smooth surfaces and visible proof marks. The remaining iron surfaces with a matching steel gray age-patina with some isolated patches of discoloration. Fine mechanism with its original components and a strong mainspring. The lock with fine markings and some scattered light discoloration. Fine stock with 90% finish, with some scattered light handling marks, no cracks and marked behind the barrel-tang, in small brass tacks, with the original owner's initials "W. O". A very nice example of an original US Model 1861 Springfield Rifled Musket. Original ramrod with swelled-shank. Overall length 56". Price: $2,500.00

A MEXICAN AMERICAN WAR PERIOD US MODEL 1842 SPRINGFIELD MUSKET, DTD. 1846: In overall very good condition. The 42", smoothbore, .58 caliber barrel with smooth steel gray surfaces, some scattered pitting at the breech and bolster and a bottom-mounted bayonet lug. Walnut fullstock of Regulation US Model 1842 form with an oval cartouche behind the sideplate. Standard full iron hardware: trigger-guard, buttplate with "US", "S" shaped sideplate and the three spring-retained barrel bands. Lockplate with clear "US" spread Eagle and SPRINGFIELD on its face: the tail dated 1846. In overall very good, hard-used condition. The mechanism is crisp: trigger return spring defective. The lock and barrel with generally smooth surfaces: some scattered pitting and wear. The mounts with clean surfaces and some light pitting. The stock with 65% of its varnish finish and a period repaied crack at its wrist: with evidence of Indian use, as retaining one Trade tack with evidence od others on the wrist and behind the sideplate. Overall length, 57". Enfield-type Civil War Perios iron ramrod. A nice example of a Mexican American War Dated, US Model 1842 smoothbore Musket. ***The Model 1842 was the last smoothbore musket manufactured by the US; and it was America's first completely interchangable armoury produced long-gun. Price: $1,650.00

A VERY GOOD+ CIVIL ISSUE GALLERGER PERCUSSION SADDLE RING CARBINE, ca. 1862: In overall very good+ near fine untouched condition. Round, .50 caliber, 22 1/4" rifled barrel with buck-horn rear sight and a blade fore-sight. The breech with 45% original blue finish and the balance, a smooth blue-brown patina with some light roughness towards the muzzle: very fine bore with strong rifling. The casehardened frame with smooth surfaces and 50%+ of its mottled black-gray coloration. The back-action percussion mechanism with a clear "Manufactd by Richardson & Overman Philada" and a "Gallager's Patent July 17th 1860" marking behind the hammer: also marked with a "14,XXX" serial number. The mechanism with 85% of its blued finish with choice smooth surfaces and all of its original components: in mechanically fine condition. Fine Walnut stock with sharp contours, 95% of its oil finish, some light handling marks and scattered minor dents. Fitted with its original blued and casehardened steel mounts: the trigger-guard/breech-lever with its original release button and 75% of its blue finish, the buttplate with its original screws and some moderate discoloration and pitting. The casehardened patchbox lid with 25% of its case-colors and some moderate patches of discoloration and pitting: complete with its original spare nipple. Fitted with its original saddle bar and saddle ring. In overall near fine untouched condition with all of its original components, throughout. The barrel with a fine bore and sharp rifling. Smooth surfaces, distinct markings and a crisp Mechanism. Fine stock with 85% of its finish, with some expected handling marks from use. Overall length 39". A fine example of a Civil War Used, Gallager Saddle Ring Carbine. The Gallager Carbine saw extensive service in the American Civil War (1861-1865) and this example is within the Serial number range for those carried by the "A Company of the 4th Tennessee Mounted Infantry". Price: $2,750.00

A VERY GOOD FULLSTOCK PERCUSSION KENTUCKY "PLAIN" RIFLE, ca. 1850s: Pin-fastened, 34", octagonal, .48 caliber barrel with an iron buck-horn rear sight and its brass blade front sight with dovetailed base. Finely, "Artificially striped" molded and carved maple fullstock with simple raised carving around the lock and sidebolt. Three round sheet-brass ramrod pipes and a sheet-steel fore-end cap. Double set triggers and a pheasant & vine scroll engraved, full sidelock, Commercial, percussion lock with a "Moore" signature. John P. Moore of New York, NY was a known importer/supplier, from 1825-1888 (please see E. Heer's: "Der Neue Stockel" vol. 2, pg. 825-826). Nicely curved, crescent-type, brass buttplate and an iron trigger-guard with squared finials. In overall very good condition. The barrel with an even brown age patina and some light pitting at nipple and bolster: rifling worn-out. Lockplate has an untouched, gray patina with much of its polish and sharp engraving. Fine mechanics with a strong mainspring and functioning set triggers. Very good stock with 95% finish and striping, several old filled repairs, some scattered light handling marks and a working-life screw repair to the wrist. Original plain Hickory ramrod. A very nice and decorative "Plain" Rifle, ca. 1850s. Overall length, 50" Price: $1,250.00

A FINE WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 "YELLOW-BOY" SADDLE RING CARBINE, Sn. 15X,XXX (manuf. ca. 1880s): In overall fine condition with all matching numbers and original components. Standard, 22", round, .44 caliber, rifled, blued (25%) steel barrel with a blade fore-sight and missing its rear iron sight. The top of the barrel with a clear "Winchester Repeating Arms Co. New Haven, CT U.S.A./King's Improvement Patented March 29, 1866 Oct. 16, 1860" barrel address. Varnished walnut stocks: the butt-stock of typical form with a screw-fastened crescent-type brass, butt-plate with trapdoor for cleaning rod. Fine contours with some scattered handling marks and signs of light use and wear. The fore-stock with matching surfaces, some minor nicks/digs and sharp contours. Nicely patinated brass frame with its casehardened hammer (55%) and a square-bottom lever with catch: the lever with 65% of its dark casehardening colors. The left side of the frame with its original saddle ring and the underside of the barrel with its original, tubular, blued steel bullet-magazine (some scattered light discoloration and approx. 25%+ bluing). In overall fine condition. The barrel and magazine smooth surfaces, sharp contours and a gray-blue age patina. Fine stocks with sharp contours and some expected scattered handling marks and light wear. In mechanically functional order with a strong mainspring. Fine frame with choice, untouched, mustard-toned, brass surfaces and some light nicks: the serial number partially illegible, due to nicks. A nice example of Winchester Model 1866 Saddle Ring Carbine. The Model 1866 or "Yellow Boy" is perhaps the most recognizable of all Winchester Rifles and is considered my most authorities to be "The Gun that won the West". Price: $8,550.00

A FINE BOARD OF ORDNANCE MARKED ENGLISH PERCUSSION BLUNDERBUSS W/ SNAP-BAYONET, by "ROLFE", ca. 1820s: In overall fine untouched condition. Birmingham proofed, 12 1/8", pin-fastened, round, flared, smoothbore, iron barrel with a 1.00 caliber bore and its original top-mounted switchblade type bayonet. Fine percussion mechanism with a flat, stepped, lightly engraved lockplate and a matching percussion hammer. The face of the lock smooth, untouched, gunmetal-gray surfaces, some light discoloration and a "ROLFE" signature for J. William Rolfe, who is recorded working at Fisher Street in Birmingham, England 1811-1817 (please see E. Heer's: "Der Neue Stockel" vol. 2 pg. 1063). The lock is additionally marked with an original Crown/Broard Arrow British Govt. ownership mark and the tail is engraved with a Fox Head & Trumpet design, as found on a Chief's Type NW Trade gun. Retains its original lock components with a strong mainspring and its original sidebolt. Fine molded and carved walnut fullstock with simple raised carving around the lock and sidebolt mortises. Retains 85% of its original finish with sharp contours, smooth surfaces, some scattered handling marks, two old screw repaired hairlines and some minor chips/hairlines along the left side of the fore-stock. Plain steel hardware: the trigger-guard with a pineapple type forward final. The buttplate with a lightly engraved top finial and its original engraved retaining screws. Two baluster ramrod pipes and a plain sidebolt escutcheon. Vacant nickel-silver wrist escutcheon. Retains an untouched gray patina with smooth surfaces: some light discoloration. In overall fine untouched condition with signs of use. The barrel with fine surfaces, sharp contours and its original, 10 1/2", triangular, hollow-ground, spring-bayonet and lug. The bayonet in functional order with an untouched smooth patina and all of its original components. Fine lock with strong markings, smooth surfaces and excellent mechanics. Retains its original brass tip wooden ramrod with brass jag. An unusual example of a Board of Ordnance marked English Percussion Blunderbuss with a Spring Bayonet. Most probably made as a "Trade Gun", as the engraving and markings suggest. Overall length, 27 1/2". Price: $3,675.00

A FINE+ CIVIL WAR ISSUE BURNSIDE 4TH/5TH MODEL SADDLE RING CARBINE, ca. 1864: In overall fine+ untouched condition. Standard, rifled, round, band-fastened, sighted, 21", .54 caliber barrel with clear "CAST STEEL 1864" markings on the top the breech. Also marked with an "H" military inspector's mark and retains choice smooth surfaces, with 85%+ original blued finish: starting to turn a plumb-brown. Fine bore with distinct rifling and isolated patches of light pitting. The casehardened receiver with matching smooth surfaces, 85% mottled case-colors and clearly marked with a 14,2XX serial number and with a "BURNSIDE PATENT" over "MODEL OF 1864": matching serial numbers on the breech-block. The hammer, lever and back-action mechanism with matching surfaces and "H" inspector's mark. Clearly marked "BURNSIDE RIFLE Co. PROVIDENCE, RI", behind the hammer. Oil-finished, American walnut buttstock with scattered handling marks, some minor gouges and general evidence of battle use. Retains 85% original finish with sharp contours and a clear military cartouche, on the left side of the wrist. The fore-stock with matching surfaces and some minor handling marks. Retains its original blued steel hardware with 50% original finish. The screw-fastened buttplate with a "W" inspector's mark and some scattered mottled discoloration/fine salt & pepper. The adjustable rear sling-swivel with an "H" inspector's mark and 75% original blue. The left side of the receiver with its original saddle-bar and ring. Fine barrel-band and retaining-spring with choice smooth surfaces. In overall fine+ untouched condition with excellent mechanics and all of its original components. The stock with the noted handling marks gouges and a tight hairline, at the rear of the mechanism. A very nice example of a Civil War Issue, Battle-Used, Burnside Saddle Ring Carbine: manufactured in 1864. ***within the serial number range for Company D. of the 6th Ill. Volunteer Cavalry. Overall length, 40". Price: $3,175.00

A FINE+ UNTOUCHED CIVIL WAR USED US MODEL 1861 "SPECIAL CONTRACT" MUSKET, dtd. 1863: In overall Fine+ untouched condition. Regulation Model 1861 Special Contract-type (flat bolster with Spread Eagle marking & no clean-out screw), round, .58 caliber rifled barrel with its folding adjustable rear sight and an iron block and blade fore-sight: retains its original nipple with very sharp "V", "P" and Eagle-head proof marks. 1863 dated lock and barrel-tang with a sharp Spread Eagle & "L. G. & Y/Windsor, VT" marking under the bolster: a sharp date, behind the hammer. Regulation Walnut fullstock with a visible cartouche, 85% finish, some scattered handling marks and fitted with its original iron mounts: three (3) "U"-marked screw-fastened barrel bands, a "US" marked buttplate, two (2) sidebolt washers, an iron fore-end cap and the trigger-guard: retains both of sling-swivels. In overall fine+ untouched condition with smooth steel-gray surfaces and traces of arsenal storage grease. Fine stock with 85% finish, no cracks or significant blemishes. The barrel with a fine bore, distinct rifling, smooth surfaces and very clear proof marks. The hardware with matching patination and some isolated patches of light discoloration. Fine mechanism with its original components and a strong mainspring. The lock with clear markings. Some scattered light handling marks and an untouched example of an original US Model 1861 "Special Contract" Musket. Original iron ramrod with swelled-shank. Overall length 56". Price: $2,375.00

A VERY GOOD+ WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 RIFLE, Sn. 114,XXX: In overall very good+ untouched condition with all matching numbers and original components. 24", octagonal, .32/20 caliber, rifled iron barrel with a blade fore-sight and its original buck-horn-type rear iron sight. The top of the barrel with a visible "Winchester Repeating Arms Co. New Haven, CT U.S.A./King's Improvement Patented March 29, 1866 Oct. 16, 1860" barrel address. Varnish-finished walnut stocks: the butt-stock of typical form with a screw-fastened crescent-type iron. The stocks with much original finish (85%) and some scattered light handling marks, the fore-stock with some old stains and burns. Model 1873, iron frame with a casehardened hammer (25%) and a square-bottom lever with catch: the lever with 25% mottled casehardening colors and some isolated patches of discoloration. In overall very good+ untouched condition. The barrel and magazine-tube with smooth surfaces, sharp contours, 15% blue and an untouched gray age patina. Very good stocks with sharp contours, 85% original finish, some scattered light handling marks and the noted burns on the forestock. Complete with all of its original components and screws. In mechanically functional order. Fine frame and buttplate with untouched gunmetal-gray surfaces. A very good and untouched example of a Winchester Model 1873 Rifle. Price: $2,475.00

A VERY GOOD SIGNED HALFSTOCK PERCUSSION KENTUCKY "PLAINS" RIFLE, by A. E. DAVIDSON ca. 1850s-1860s: In overall very good untouched condition with smooth untouched brown iron surfaces and a very good Tiger Maple halfstock. The pin-fastened, heavy, 42 1/2", octagonal, .45 caliber deeply rifled barrel with an iron "globe" rear sight and its original brass blade front sight with dovetailed base. The top of the breech with a cursive script "A. E. Davidson" maker's signature. Molded and simply carved Tiger Maple halfstock with simple raised carving forward of the lock, sidebolt and around the cheek-piece. The under-rib with its three sheet-brass ramrod pipes and a the tip of the stock with its original pewter fore-end cap. Double set triggers; and an unsigned, pheasant & vine scroll engraved, back-action percussion lock with a "Warranted" marking. Retains untouched dark surfaces with its original hammer (working period repair to its neck) and functioning mechanics. Full bras mounts of classic "Kentucky Rifle" form. Nicely curved, crescent-type, brass buttplate, a faceted trigger-guard with screw-fastened finials and a diamond-form sidebolt washer. In overall very good condition. The barrel with a smooth and even, chocolate brown age patina overall. Some pitting and discoloration at nipple and bolster. Matching lockplate with an untouched dark patina, visible engraving and some scattered pitting. Good mechanics with functioning set triggers. Very good stock with 75% finish, a distinct Tiger Maple grain-pattern, several old filled repairs and some scattered handling marks/abrasions. Original plain Hickory ramrod. A very nice and decorative American "Plains" Rifle, ca. 1850s. The type of Rifle extensively used by settlers, trappers and frontiersmen, during America's Western Expansion period. Overall length, 57". Price: $1,475.00

A FINE INDIAN PERIOD WAR US GOVT. ISSUE BURNSIDE'S SPENCER MODEL 1865 SADDLE RING CARBINE, Sn 5,9XX, ca. 1865: In overall fine untouched condition and of standard configuration for the Carbine Model. A 20", sighted, three (3) groove rifled, 56-50 caliber, blued (55%) barrel with smooth surfaces, sharp contours and a very good bore. Original, graduated, rear sight with its spring base and its block-type front sight. Walnut buttstock and fore-end retain 85%+ of their finish with the left side of the butt having two (2) visible cartouches. The receiver, lever, etc., bear several martial inspector's marks and retain 25% of their mottled gray case colors with smooth surfaces: matching hammer. The top of the receiver clearly marked: "Spencer Repeating Rifle/ Pat'd March 6, 1860/ Manufd at Prov. R. I./ By Burnside Rifle Co." also marked with a clear "Model 1865" designation.. Very good bore with some scattered pitting. The barrel with 55%+ of its factory bluing, turning a brownish tone overall. In fine+ condition with crisp mechanics and its original components: an associated? hammer-screw. Smooth steel surfaces, very good finish, fine walnut stocks (a minor/tight hairline on either side of the butt -- at the loading tube) and clear factory and Govt. Markings. A fine example of an Indian War Period, US Martially Inspected, Burnside's Model 1865 Spencer Saddle Ring Carbine. Complete with its original saddle bar and ring. Of the more desirable Non-Stabler-Cut-off configuration and in much better than average condition. Complete with its original (functioning) loading tube. Price: $3,250.00

A VERY GOOD DAY'S PATENT 28 Ga. UNDER-HAMMER PERCUSSION CANE-GUN, ca. 1830s: In overall very good lightly cleaned condition. The sighted, 28", round, 28 gauge, smoothbore, (.56) caliber barrel with smooth steel-gray surfaces, some light pitting, a fine bore and scattered light patches of discoloration. Marked, on the topside of the frame, with a "Day's Patent" and a "JR" marking. John Day of Devonshire, UK worked at Giltspur Street, West Smithfield (1831-38), was a noted maker of walking stick guns and was "granted Eng. Patent No. 4861" for an "Under-hammer percussion-cap lock" (Please see H. L. Blackmore's: "Gunmakers of London 1350-1850", pg. 79). The rounded integral frame with matching gunmetal-gray surfaces and its original lock components: pop-out trigger and semi-flush fitting hammer with a button-type spur. Retains its original nipple with some scattered wear, discoloration and pitting. In mechanically functional order with all of its original components. Plain hardwood grips with a rounded profile and some scattered loss of finish. In overall very good condition with fine edges and smooth surfaces: some scattered light pitting and wear to the Patent markings. Very good boxwood? grips with some scattered handling marks and abrasions. Retains 45% finish with virtually no cracks and chips. A nice example of an unusual and scarce Day's Patent Percussion Cane Gun, ca. 1830s. ***The type of concealable arm often associated with poachers, during the 19th century. Overall length, 34". Price: $1,875.00

A VERY GOOD CIVIL WAR USED US MODEL 1861 CONTRACT MUSKET, dtd. 1863: In overall very good cleaned condition. Regulation Model 1861-type (clean-out nipple vent on the bolster), round, .58 caliber rifled barrel with its folding adjustable rear sight and an iron block and blade fore-sight: the breech the expected pitting, its original nipple and visible "V", "P" and Eagle-head proof marks. 1863 dated lock with clear Spread Eagle & "Parker & Snow/ Meriden, Conn" marking under the bolster: a sharp date, behind the hammer. Regulation Walnut fullstock with clear cartouches, 95%+ refinish, some light handling marks and fitted with its original iron mounts: three (3) "U"-marked spring-retained barrel bands, a "US" marked buttplate, two (2) sidebolt washers, the fore-end cap and the trigger-guard: retains both of sling-swivels. In overall very good condition with bright steel-gray surfaces and a very nice stock, without cracks. The barrel with a very good bore, distinct rifling, smooth surfaces and visible proof marks. The remaining iron surfaces with a matching steel gray age-patina and some isolated patches of discoloration. Fine mechanism with its original components and a strong mainspring. The lock with clear markings and some scattered light discoloration/pitting. Fine stock with nearly all of its refinish and some scattered light handling marks. A very nice example of an original US Model 1861 Rifled Musket. Steel ramrod with swelled-shank. Overall length 56". Price: $1,550.00

A VERY GOOD UNTOUCHED PRUSSIAN MODEL 1809/1812 INFANTRY MUSKET, Dtd. 1832: In overall very good untouched condition. Regulation, round, band-fastened, 41", .75 caliber, iron, smoothbore barrel with an 1832 dated breech: retains its original percussion nipple with some pitting and wear. Walnut fullstock of regulation Prussian Model design with a relief-carved cheek-piece, on the left side of the butt and simple raised contours around the lock and side-bolts. In very good condition with 80% original finish, numerous clear Prussian inspector's marks/cartouches and some scattered tight hairlines: an old filled section around the barrel-tang. Sharp contours with clear markings and some expected light abrasions from use. Clearly marked with a Crown/"Danzig/1832" on the sidelock percussion mechanism. Complete with its original components and in functional order with a strong mainspring. Retains an untouched dark age patina, en suite with the barrel with some light wear and discoloration. Regulation Model 1809/22 brass mounts: three (3) spring-retained brass barrel-bands-- the upper band with an integral "blade" fore-sight, a screw-fastened trigger-guard with pointed finials, a flat S-shaped sideplate and the Regimentally marked butt-plate with a sharp "17" over "1B 5 L R" Regimental marking. Untouched mustard-toned surfaces with clear markings and a rich age-patina: complete with its iron ramrod and missing its sling-swivels. A very nice example of a scarce Regimentally Marked Prussian Model 1809/12 Musket. *** These "German Muskets" were often imported by both the Union and Confederacy, during the American Civil War 1861-1865. Overall length, 56 1/2" (143.5 cm). Price: $1,350.00

A VERY GOOD+ CIVIL WAR USED US MODEL 1863 CONTRACT MUSKET, dtd. 1863: In overall very good+ untouched condition. Regulation Model 1863-type (flat bolster with Spread Eagle marking & no clean-out screw), round, .58 caliber rifled barrel with its folding adjustable rear sight and an iron block and blade fore-sight: retains its original nipple with clear "V", "P" and Eagle-head proof marks. 1863 dated lock and barrel-tang with a sharp Spread Eagle & "S.N.W.T.C. For Mass." marking under the bolster: a sharp date, behind the hammer. Regulation Walnut fullstock with a visible cartouche, 85%+ finish, some scattered handling marks and fitted with its original iron mounts: three (3) "U"-marked screw-retained blued barrel bands, a "US" marked buttplate, two (2) sidebolt washers, an iron fore-end cap and the trigger-guard: retains both of sling-swivels. The top of the butt with a "36 H" unit marking. In overall very good+ untouched condition with smooth steel-gray surfaces and a very nice stock, without cracks or significant blemishes. The barrel with a fine bore, distinct rifling, smooth surfaces and clear proof marks. The remaining steel surfaces with a matching aged gray patina and some isolated patches of light discoloration. Fine mechanism with its original components and a strong mainspring. The lock with clear markings and some scattered light discoloration. Fine stock with 85% finish and some scattered light handling marks. A very nice example of an original US Model 1863 Rifled Musket. Original iron ramrod with swelled-shank. Overall length 56". Price: $2,250.00