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A FINE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR PERIOD BELGIAN/DUTCH "FRENCH MODEL 1842" MUSKET, Dtd. 1845: In overall fine untouched condition with smooth wooden and iron surfaces. Round, band-fastened, 39 1/2", .69 (Minie Ball) caliber, sighted, iron barrel with an 1845 dated breech and a Crown/"C.F." Arsenal marking, on its left side. Graduated/adjustable rear sight, a bottom-mounted bayonet-lug, its original percussion nipple and choice steel surfaces with a smooth russet-toned age-patina. Regulation French Model 1842 type walnut fullstock with simple raised contours, around the lock and sideplate and a rectangular shaped buttstock without a comb. In fine untouched condition with 85%+ finish, various Arsenal inspector's marks and sharp contours. The right side of the buttstock with a central circular cartouche with a Crown/"W" (Dutch/Delft?) (similar to Stockel #8547) marking and an "1845" date. Back-action Percussion mechanism with its original lock components and percussion nipple. In mechanically functional order with a strong mainspring and fine timing. Retains untouched, smooth, steel-gray surfaces, en suite with the barrel. Regulation "French Model 1842" style full iron mounts: three (3) spring-retained barrel-bands-- the upper band with an integral "blade" fore-sight, a screw-fastened trigger-guard with rounded finials, a single flat mushroom-shaped sideplate and the screw-fastened butt-plate with a rounded tang with "181" inspector's? mark and a matching "1845" date. Fine steel mounts with smooth gunmetal-toned surfaces and complete with its original, brass-tip, iron ramrod and its sling-swivels. A very nice example of a Belgian/Dutch made "French Model 1842" Musket, dtd. 1845. *** Muskets of this style/type were imported by both the Union and Confederacy, during the early stages of the American Civil War 1861-1865. Overall length, 55 1/2". Price: SOLD

A VERY GOOD CIVIL WAR/INDIAN WAR ERA MARTIALLY INSPECTED METALLIC CARTRIDGE CONVERSION SHARPS "NEW MODEL" 1863 BREECH-LOADING SADDLE RING CARBINE, ca. 1863/1867: In overall very good+/fine condition with clear markings and sharp contours. Regulation length, round, 22", rifled, .52 caliber, 3-groove rifled barrel with "block and blade" front sight and adjustable rear sight: the base of the rear sight marked with a "R. S. LAWRENCE/PATENTED/FEB. 12th, 1859". The mechanism and receiver with reblued steel surfaces, some light scattered patches of discoloration and marked with a "R. S. LAWRENCE PAT./APRIL 12th, 1859" manufacture's marking, behind the hammer. Oil finished (90%), American Walnut stocks: the buttstock with its iron buttplate and the matching walnut Forestock with its blued barrel-band & spring, en suite. In overall very good+/fine condition with its original components and very good metal surfaces with sharp contours and light wear. The stocks with 90%+ finish, some scattered handling marks and light signs of use. The Barrel with 65%+ bluing (turning), smooth surfaces and a fine bore with distinct rifling and some signs of use. Fine receiver, frame and lever with matching re-blued finish light discoloration and wear: marked with a 91,XXX serial number and with several "S" military inspector's. Metallic Cartridge Converted, ca. 1867 to .52/50 Rimfire with crisp mechanics, fine timing and its original components. A nice example of an American Civil War/Indian War Period Metallic Cartridge Coversion Sharps New Model 1863 Saddle-Ring Carbine, ca. 1863/67. Price: $2,575.00

A VERY GOOD+/FINE "RANGE WAR ERA" WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 RIFLE, Sn. 287,XXX: In overall very good+/fine untouched condition with all matching serial numbers and its original components. 24", octagonal, .32/20 caliber, rifled, blued (35%+ wispy), octagonal iron barrel with its original blade-type fore-sight and its adjustable buck-horn-type rear iron sight. 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" manufacture’s mark/barrel address. Fine+ walnut stocks: the butt-stock of typical Winchester Rifle form with a screw-fastened crescent-type iron buttplate. The forestock, en suite with untouched surfaces and some expected light handling marks. “Model 1873” marked, iron frame with a casehardened hammer (55%+) and a square-bottom lever with its lever-catch. The lever with approx. 55%+ mottled casehardening colors and some isolated patches of discoloration. In overall very good+/fine untouched condition with smooth metal and wooden surfaces. The barrel and magazine-tube with sharp contours, approx. 35%+ (wispy) blued finish and retain an untouched age-patina. Fine stocks with sharp contours, 85% finish and some scattered light handling marks and expected signs of "Frontier Use". Complete with its original sliding dust-cover. In mechanically functional order with a strong mainspring and a tight action. The frame, buttplate and trigger assembly with untouched gunmetal-gray surfaces. Fine, “.32 cal.” Marked, brass Riser with nicely toned, untouched, mustard-colored surfaces. A fine untouched example of A "Range War Era" "Winchester 1873" Rifle… The so called, “Gun that Won the West". Price: $3,975.00

A FINE QUALITY WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA PERCUSSION "KENTUCKY" RIFLE, ca. 1840s: Of traditional Western Pennsylvania "Kentucky Long Rifle" form with a hand-forged, pin-fastened, 35", heavy, octagonal, .41 cailber barrel with dark, untouched, russet-colored, iron surfaces with 75%+ browned finish and a rich smooth age-patina. The breech with its original iron buckhorn rear sight, the muzzle with its original blade-type silver fore sight with dovetailed base. Very Finely striped, relief carved, nicely figured, Tiger Maple fullstock of Western Pennsylvania "Kentucky" Rifle form with raised carving around the lock, sidebolt and the cheek-piece. Full brass mounts of early/mid 19th Cantury "Kentucky Rifle" form. Three (3) sheet-brass ramrod pipes, a faceted brass trigger-guard with an unusual “Kentucky Rifle” rear (double) finger-spur(s) and a sheet-brass fore-end cap. A vacant silver oval wrist escutcheon a single mushroom-form sidebolt escutcheon and its original iron sidebolt. Finely sculpted and lightly etched, four-piece, brass patchbox-cover with a sculpted and curved forward finial; and the toe of the buttstock with its brass toe-plate, en suite. A nicely curved, crescent-type, brass buttplate with a screw-fastened top finial of classic Kentucky Rifle form. Adorned with a single Silver inlay, on the left side of the buttstock, above the raised cheek-piece. Unsigned Percussion lock with smooth untouched surfaces, its orginal hammer and fine mechanics with a strong mainspring and fine timing: fully functional double-set triggers. In overall fine+, untouched, condition with smooth dark surfaces and rich age patina. The barrel with a choice russet-brown colored patina with smooth surfaces, sharp contours and much finish: fine bore and percussion nipple. The lock, en suite with untouched, smooth, steel surfaces and some expected signs of use. Fine stock with 85%+ finish, fine carvings, a nicely sculpted cheek-piece, a well-crafted patchbox, a distinct Tiger Maple Grain pattern, expected signs of use, scattered handling marks and abrasions. Complete with its original, Hickory ramrod with a simply incise carved tip. A very nice and graceful Western Pennsylvania Percussion, "Kentucky" Rifle, ca. 1840s. Overall length, 50". For similar examples, please see, Henry J. Kauffman’s: “The Pennsylvania Kentucky Rifle“ & R. Rosenberger & C. Kaufmann's: "The Longrifles of Western Pennsylvania...". Price: $4,575.00

A FINE MEXICAN AMERICAN WAR PERIOD US MODEL 1842 SPRINGFIELD MUSKET, DTD. 1846 : In overall NRA fine untouched condition. The 42", smoothbore, .69 caliber barrel with clear Federal/S Govt. Eagle Head, "V" & "P" proof marks and only scattered light discoloration with its original bottom-mounted bayonet lug: the tang dtd. 1846. 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: the trigger-guard with its sling swivel, the buttplate with a sharp "US" govt. marking, a flat "S" shaped sideplate and the three spring-retained barrel bands -- the middle band with its sling-swivel. Very fine lock with a clear "US" spread Eagle and "SPRINGFIELD" arsenal making with a sharp "1846" date, on its tail. 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, clear markings and only some scattered light patches of discoloration. 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 90% finish, sharp contours, fine markings/cartouches and expected minor handling marks and signs of use. Overall length, 57". Retains its original iron trumpet ramrod and complete with both of its sling-swivels. Sharp contours with much original polish and untouched surfaces overall. A fine and complete example of a Mexican American War Used US Model 1842 Musket, dtd. 1846. Price: $2,775.00

A VERY FINE QUALITY & HISTORIC SILVER-MOUNTED “PRESENTATION” HALFSTOCK PENNSYLVANIA/KENTUCKY “PLAINS-TYPE” RIFLE by “J. EDMONDS”, ca. 1845: Of very fine “Presentation Grade” Pennsylvania/Kentucky Plains Rifle form with a nicely figured Tiger-Maple Halfstock and Full Silver Mounts with engraved accents. Wrought-forged, heavy gauge, 40", octagonal,.45 cailber, deeply rifled, double-key-fastened, iron barrel with smooth, browned (85%+) surfaces and a fine age-patina. The breech with its original adjustable iron buckhorn rear sight and the muzzle with its silver blade-type front sight. Marked on its top-flat with an “J. EDMONDS WARRANTED” maker’s signature. (Jacob Edmunds of Aaronsburg, Penns. worked, ca. 1830-1861 d. Please see F. Sellers: “American Gunsmiths”, pg. 92) Nicely figured, dark-colored, relief and incised carved, Tiger-Maple Halfstock of classic Pennsylvania/Kentucky Rifle form with raised border-carvings, around the lock, sidebolt-escutcheons and the raised cheek-piece, on the left side of the buttstock. Of very fine quality with finely engraved American Coin Silver Mounts. Three (3) faceted/octagonal silver ramrod pipes, a scroll-engraved, silver trigger-guard with a classic “Plains Rifle” type rear finger-spur and an engraved pineapple forward finial. A sculpted silver fore-end cap, two finely contoured silver sidebolt-escutcheons anf retains both its iron sidebolts. Original and functional, double-set, iron triggers. Classic “Penns./Kentucky Rifle” style, four-piece, engraved Silver patchbox-cover with openwork side-panels and a sculpted forward finial with a banner-form “window”. The lid engraved with a Fox & Pheasant motif and with a “Presented to John Raphael from his friend Thomas McKeen Easton, Pa.“. (*** likely for Thomas McKeen of Easton, Pennsylvania 1763-1858 who was from a well-known and established local (Easton, PA) family & was also, a Colonel in George Washington’s Army, during the Whiskey Rebellion of 1794). {Please see: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/8242871/thomas-mckeen} The toe of the buttstock with its decorative openwork silver toe-plate and the engraved tang of the Silver Cresent buttplate, en suite with its original lid-release-button of “Kentucky” Rifle form. Adorned around the barrel-keys, on the underside of the buttstock and behind the tail of the lock and sidebolts with decorative, Silver inlays. “J. Edmonds” signed and engraved, Sidelock Percussion mechanism with a pheasant motif and a flat lockplate, its original engraved hammer and etched percussion bolster, breech & nipple. In mechanically functional order with a strong mainspring and a “hair” set trigger. In overall fine untouched condition with smooth dark surfaces and age-patina. The barrel with deep, russet-toned, brown surfaces, 85%+ finish and sharp contours. The lock with matching untouched steel surfaces, sharp engraving and some light patches of discoloration and signs of use/wear. Fine stock with 90%+ finish, scattered handling marks/tight hairlines, minor losses, on the left side of the forestock and fine quality relief carved details and silver inlays. A nicely sculpted cheek-piece and complete with its original, silver-tip wooden ramrod. A Scarce & Historic example of a Silver Mounted “Presentation” Pennsylvania-Kentucky “Plains Rifle”, ca. 1845. Overall length, 55". (For additional information, please see Henry Kauffman’s: The Pennsylvania-Kentucky Rifle”). Price: $11,575.00

A FACTORY NEW/MINT CONDITION “SMITH” CIVIL WAR SADDLE RING CARBINE, BY THE AMERICAN MACHINE WORKS", ca. 1863: In overall Factory-New/Mint untouched condition with choice blued, casehardened and oil-finish surfaces and a virtually “new” bore with choice rifling. The, blued (95%+), 20" round, .50 caliber, deeply rifled barrel with a mirror bore and its original, blued (95%+), folding, adjustable, rear sight and iron block and blade fore-sight. The left side of its breech with a sharp "L.F.R." inspector's mark. Vivid, color Case-hardened (95%++), steel receiver with its blued (95%+) top-mounted barrel latch. The frame, clearly marked on its left side with a "Manufactured by "AM'N M'CH'N WKS. Springfield, Mass", "Smith's Patent June 28, 1857" and "Address Poultney & Trimble Baltimore, USA" manufacturer’s markings. Also, marked on its underside with a "9,XXX" Serial Number. Excellent Percussion mechanism with exposed Casehardened (95%+) hammer and side-mounted nipple bolster: a brass plunger-type, barrel-latch-- forward of the trigger, for breech loading. Excellent, oil finished, American black walnut stocks, with sharp contours, nearly all of their finish and fitted with choice blued (95%+) iron/steel mounts. The barrel band, buttplate and trigger-guard, en suite with excellent untouched “new” metal surfaces and nearly all of their blued finish. In overall untouched "Factory New”/Mint condition and retains nearly all of its original finish with sharp markings and contours. The barrel with a near-mint/mirror bore with sharp rifling and virtually no pitting or wear retains nearly all of its blued finish. The mechanism, en suite with choice casehardened finish, sharp markings and excellent mechanics with its original components. The stocks with 97%+ of their oil finish and the buttstock with a sharp, oval, US military, "JH" inspector’s cartouche: only the lightest of “storage marks”. A rarely seen Factory-New example of this popular breech-loading Cavalry Carbine of the American Civil War. Overall length 38 1/2". ***The Smith Carbine was issued to the 3rd West Virginia, 7th, 11th Illinois, 1st Connecticut, 7th, 17th Penns., 6th, 9th Ohio and the 1st Mass. cavalry regiments and the majority of these carbines saw extensive use in the War. ***Recently acquired from a Rhode Island Collection. Price: $7,875.00

A VERY GOOD UNTOUCHED PERCUSSION CONVERTED “TRADE GUN TYPE” FOWLER, by “R. PERRY”, ca. 1820: In overall very good Percussion converted condition with dark, untouched, steel surfaces & nicely patinated and engraved brass mounts. Fine American walnut/cherry? fullstock with sharp contours and a rich, dark, reddish-brown age-patina. Octagonal-to-round, 38", sighted, (.60 cal), smoothbore, key-fastened barrel with two London “Tower” private proofmarks and a “LONDON” address, on the breech. Retains dark untouched surfaces with some expected light pitting, at the bolster/breech, wear and discoloration. Nicely carved “Trade Grade” type walnut fullstock with sharp contours, 85%+ finish and simple raised carvings, around the lock mortise and the sidebolts. Fine stock with various minor handling marks and general signs of use. Untouched, mustard toned, Trade Gun type, full brass mounts: two (2) barrel form ramrod pipes, a screw-fastened Buttplate with an acanthus-leaf-etched upper finial and the Trade-style trigger-guard with an urn-form bow and pointed finials. Percussion converted lightly engraved, lock/mechanism with matching, deeply toned, steel surfaces and a "R. PERRY" marking on its face. Richard Perry of Birmingham, UK worked at Bull Street, 1760 (Please see E. Heer's: "Der Neue Stockel", vol. 2, pg. 943). Complete with its original lock components with a drum & nipple percussion bolster, its original nipple, engraved dolphin form Percussion hammer with a strong mainspring and fine timing. Original wooden ramrod and in overall very good+ untouched condition and a nice example of a “Trade type”/“Indian Trade" type Fowler, ca. 1820. An unusually well-preserved example of an often hard-used type of gun. For similar examples and additional information, please see. Charles Hansen's: "The Northwest Gun" & T. Grinslade’s: “Flintlock Fowlers…”. Recently discovered in Westchester Co., New York Overall length, 54". Price: $1,875.00

A VERY FINE & SCARCE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR IMPORT AUSTRIAN MODEL 1851 SADDLE-RING CAVALRY CARBINE, ca. 1852: In overall very fine untouched condition with choice steel and wooden surfaces with 85%+ finish, light discoloration and sharp contours. Regulation, Austrian Model 1851, round, band-fastened, sighted, 14 1/2", .75 caliber, deeply rifled, iron, barrel. The left side of the breech with various Arsenal inspector's marks and "78" markings, in 19th Century Block characters; and the breech retains its original percussion nipple with choice, smooth, steel surfaces. Molded and carved, walnut fullstock of regulation Austrian Model 1851 design with a relief-carved cheek-piece, on the left side of the buttstock and simple raised contours around the lock and sideplate. In very fine condition with 90%+ finish, sharp contours and only some light scattered handling marks. Very fine Lock/Percussion mechanism: Arsenal-converted from Tubelock to Percussion-Cap (Correct for Civil War Imported/Issued Examples) and retains its original components and is in mechanically functional order with a strong mainspring and excellent timing. A smooth, steel-gray patina, en suite with the barrel and marked under the Bolster with an "853" marking and also, marked with a floral motif, on its tail. Regulation Model 1851 iron mounts: a single (1) screw-retained barrel-band: marked with a "45" inspector's mark. A screw-fastened trigger-guard with a distinct rear finger-spur, a rounded S-shaped sideplate with an integral Saddle-bar and both of its original iron Saddle-Rings and sidebolts. The screw-fastened butt-plate with a rounded tang: marked with a "6.M.R." inspector's/Rack number. Very fine mounts with matching, smooth, steel surfaces, 85%+ "bright" finish and clear Arsenal inspector’s markings. A Very Fine & Complete example of a Scarce Austrian Model 1851 Saddle Ring Cavalry Carbine, ca. 1852. *** The "Austrian Mdl. 1851 Cavalry Carbine" was imported, by both the Union and Confederacy, during the early stages of the American Civil War (1861-1865) with many of these being used by the Confederate Cavalry. Overall length, 30". Price: $3,775.00

A VERY GOOD WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 RIFLE, Sn. 459,XXX: In overall very good untouched condition with all matching numbers and original components. 24", Octagonal, .32/20 caliber, blued (55% turned), rifled iron barrel with a blade fore-sight and its original, adjustable, buck-horn-type, iron, rear 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/company marking and the breech with a "32 W.F.C." marking. American walnut stocks: the butt-stock of typical form with a screw-fastened crescent-type iron: minor denting, on the buttstock-comb. The stocks with approx. (65%) finish and some scattered light handling marks, the fore-stock, en suite with smooth matching surfaces. "Model 1873" marked, iron frame with a casehardened hammer (25%) and a square-bottom lever with its original 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 generally smooth surfaces, sharp contours, 25%+ (mottled/turning) bluing and the balance with an untouched steel-gray age patina: some salt & pepper, on the tube. Very good walnut stocks with sharp contours, 65% finish and some scattered light handling marks. Complete with its original components and screws. In mechanically functional order. The frame and buttplate with untouched gunmetal-gray surfaces. A very good and untouched example of a "Range War Era" Winchester Model 1873 Rifle. Price: $3,775.00

A VERY GOOD MAKER-SIGNED HALFSTOCK PERCUSSION “PLAINS TYPE” SQUIRREL RIFLE, by “J. JOHNSON”/”GREAT WESTERN GUN WORKS” ca. 1860s & ACCESSORIES: In overall very good untouched condition with smooth, brown-colored, iron surfaces and a very good Cherry halfstock. Pin-fastened, heavy, 36 1/2", octagonal, .32 caliber deeply rifled barrel with an iron “buckhorn” rear sight and its original “silver” blade front sight with dovetailed base. The top of the breech with a "J. Johnston/Great Western Gunworks/Philadelphia, PA" maker's signature (J. H. Johnston of Pittsburgh, PA operated the “Great Western Gunworks 1865-1923 and manufactured a wide variety of smallarms. (Please see Frank Seller’s: American Gunsmiths”, pg. 124). Molded and carved Cherry-wood halfstock with simple raised carvings, around the lock and sidebolt mortises. The barrel’s iron under-rib with its three sheet-brass ramrod pipes and a the tip of the stock with its original brass fore-end cap: both sides of the forestock with matching, finely inlayed & pinned, sheet-brass panels: likely an old repair. Double set triggers; and a “Golcher” signed (faint signature), vine scroll engraved, “Commerical” percussion lock, en suite. Retains untouched dark surfaces with its original hammer and functioning mechanics. Full brass 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 untouched condition. The barrel with a smooth and even, chocolate brown age patina, some expected scattered light pitting and patches of discoloration, at the nipple and bolster (original Brass Nipple-Shield). Matching lockplate with an untouched dark patina, visible engraving and some scattered discoloration/pitting. Very Good mechanics with a strong mainspring, fine timing & functioning set triggers. The stock with 75%+ finish, some scattered handling marks/abrasions, repaired hairlines and sharp contours. Period, plain, Hickory ramrod. A very nice and decorative American "Plains Type" Squirrel Rifle, ca. 1860s. Overall length, 52 1/2". Together with its correct .31 caliber, scissors type, iron Bullet Mold of classic form with an integral sprue-cutter and generally smooth steel-gray surfaces with light scattered patches of discoloration & wear. The bullet-cavity, en suite with untouched steel surfaces and signs of use. Also, retains its Medium Size “Day” type Powder Horn with lightly toned and yellowed, naturally curved, cow horn surfaces and its matching, adjustable and graduated, “Commercial type” brass pouring-spout (spring missing) with brass shut-off lever. Smooth outer surfaces with engraved “D.C.H.” owner’s initials, in cursive script characters. Convex wooden Base-plug with untouched richly patinated wooden surfaces. In overall very good condition with toned surfaces, sharp engraving, some wear, handling marks and tight hairlines. The brass spout with an untouched, mustard, age-patina, en suite. A Fine Squirrel Gun Grouping from the Second ½ of the 19th Century; and the type of Rifle often used, to hunt smallgame, such as, rabbit & squirrel. Price: $1,575.00

A VERY FINE & SCARCE CIVIL WAR PERIOD "CHILD’S-SIZE" (P. 1858 2-BAND) “ENFIELD MUSKET”: The Musket of scaled-down, P. 1858 Design and in overall very fine condition with sharp contours, clear markings and only light signs of use. The Belgian (Liege) proof-marked (Stockel # 8625), .44 caliber, 27 1/4”, sighted, blued (85%+) steel barrel with its bayonet-lug/fore-sight, its notched rear sight and sharp contours: a very good bore and percussion bolster. Fine walnut fullstock with 90%+ finish and some scattered light handling marks. Regulation “Enfield” steel/iron hardware: a screw-fastened trigger-guard with its rear sling-swivel, on its forward finial. Iron buttplate with its original retaining screws and matching untouched surfaces. Two (2) screw-retained, spring-steel barrel bands: the front band with its forward sling-swivel and the fore-end with its iron muzzle-cap. Single (1) iron sidebolt-washer and complete with its washer and sidebolt. Fine hardware with dark & untouched iron surfaces and light patches of discoloration. The casehardened (75%+) lock is in mechanically functional order with a strong mainspring and very good timing. Fine barrel with smooth untouched surfaces, clear markings and sharp contours. In overall very fine untouched condition; and a very nice example of a Scarce American Civil War Period Child’s-Size 2-Band Enfield Rifled Musket, ca. 1860s. Weighs approx. 3 lbs. Complete with its original iron ramrod and both its sling-swivels. Overall length, 42 1/2". ***Recently acquired from an old Midwestern, USA Collection. Price: $2,775.00

AA VERY GOOD "INDIAN WAR PERIOD" US MODEL 1868 TRAPDOOR "SPRINGFIELD" RIFLE, dtd. 1870: In overall very good untouched condition. The breech with sharp contours, traces of casehardening colors and a dark untouched age patina. Clearly marked with 25,XXX Serial number. Regulation walnut fullstock with approx. 75%+ finish, scattered abrasions and expected handling marks. Round, 32 5/8", rifled, 50 (centerfire) caliber, barrel with its original adjustable rear sight, visible "V" "P" Eagle Head proof marks and a dark untouched surfaces with scattered pitting and patches of discoloration. Trapdoor breech-block with matching, untouched, steel surfaces, an Eaglehead/US marking and an "1870" date of manufacture. Untouched, steel hardware includes the two-piece trigger-guard, the screw-fastened “US” marked buttplate (some pitting), two unmarked spring-retained barrel bands and the two sidebolt washers, en suite. Retains a dark, russet-toned, age-patina overall. The lock with a visible Spread Eagle/"Springfield" markings and an "1863" date, on its tail. Complete with its original components and in mechanically functional order with a strong mainspring and very good timing. A very good example of an untouched Indian War Period US Model 1868 Trapdoor "Springfield" Rifle, dtd. 1870. Complete with its cleaning rod and both its sling-swivels. Overall length, 52". From an old Conn. Collection. Price: $1,275.00

A VERY GOOD AMERICAN CIVIL WAR PERIOD IMPORTED HALFSTOCK PERCUSSION FOWLER, ca. 1850s: In overall very good+ untouched condition with smooth, gray-brown, steel surfaces and a finely figured Hardwood (Walnut?) halfstock. The pin-fastened, Belgian/Liege proof marked, 34 1/2", octagonal to round, .65 caliber/16 Gauge, smoothbore, iron barrel with its brass, post-type, front sight. A wedding-band transition, clear markings, its original “snail”-bolster & nipple, a fine bore and 75% of its blued finish. Molded and simply carved halfstock with sharp contours, some scattered light handling marks, signs of use and a very fine figure: retains 85% finish. The underside of the barrel missing two of its ramrod pipes and retains a wooden ramrod and entry-pipe: the ramrod missing its tip with old damages. Commercially manufactured, plain, back-action percussion lock/mechanism with dark, smooth, untouched surfaces and its original components. A strong mainspring and out of timing, as will not typically hold on cocked positions. Full sheet steel mounts: a plain screw-fastened buttplate and a matching trigger-guard: made without a sidebolt washer; and is complete with its original sidebolt. In overall very good+/near fine untouched condition. The barrel with a smooth and even, blue-brown age patina and much of its finish: the “Patent” breech with its original nipple and plain barrel-tang. Matching lockplate with an untouched dark patina and a fine stock with 85% finish, some scattered light handling marks, minor abrasions and expected signs of use. A classic example of a Mid-19th Century Single Barrel American Civil War Period Imported Fowler, ca. 1850s. Overall length, 50 ½”. Price: $375.00

A FINE UNTOUCHED ORIGINAL PERCUSSION NORTH WEST TRADE GUN, BY BARNETT, Dtd. 1888: In overall fine untouched original Percussion condition with smooth steel-gray surfaces, nicely aged brass & iron mounts and a fine hardwood stock with sharp raised carvings and a rich patina. The original-length, octagonal to round, 36", sighted, (.60 cal), smoothbore barrel with a regulation NW Trade Gun wedding band barrel-transition. Retains smooth surfaces with some expected light wear and discoloration-- from use. Regulation-form hardwood fullstock with sharp contours, 75%+ finish and raised carved teardrops around the lock mortise, the sideplate and the barrel-tang: some expected handling marks, minor gouges, age stains and light abrasions. The left side of the butt-stock with a working period carved cheek-piece: a possible indication of Indian use. Classic, NW Trade Gun, brass & iron hardware: a Three screw Serpent Sideplate, two (2) baluster turned ramrod pipes, a Five (5) Screw-fastened Buttplate and the Oversized steel/iron Trigger-guard with pointed finials and a wide bow (for use with mittens.) In scarce original Percussion configuration with its fine "Enfield type" lock. Retains smooth gunmetal toned steel surfaces with a "BARNETT/LONDON/1888" marking on its face: also marked with a sharp Tombstone/EB Fox marking, behind the Enfield-type Percussion hammer. The markings of the famed manufacturer of Indian/North West Trade Guns "Barnett" of London (ca. 1700-1912). Please see R. Gardner's: "Small Arms Makers", pg. 231. In mechanically functional order with its original components and a strong mainspring. Original/period wooden ramrod. In overall fine+ untouched condition and a very nice example of these distinct Indian "Trade Guns" of the 19th century American Frontier. A rare and later dated example of an authentic Barnett NW Trade gun, dtd. 1882. For similar examples, please see. Charles Hansen's: "The Northwest Gun", pg. 62 & 71. Overall length, 52".. Price: $4,750.00

A FINE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR/INDIAN PERIOD WAR “BALL” REPEATING SADDLE RING CARBINE, ca. 1865: In overall fine untouched condition and of standard configuration. Round, 20 1/2", sighted, rifled, .50 Rimfire caliber, blued (35%+) barrel with smooth, lightly mottled, steel surfaces, sharp contours and a very good bore. Original, graduated, rear sight and blade-type front sight. Fine Walnut buttstock and fore-stock with 85%+ finish, sharp contours and light handling marks. The right side of the wrist with several (approx.) Ten (10) "Kill Notches" and the left side with a sharp Military Inspector's cartouche. Fine receiver, lever and side-mounted hammer with smooth, Casehardened, (15% mottled gray) and generally smooth surfaces with light patches of discoloration. The left side of the receiver marked with "E. G. Lamson & Co./Windsor, VT/US/Balls Patent/June 23, 1862/Mar. 16, 1864” Patent & Company markings. Very good bore with some scattered pitting. The barrel with 35%+ bluing, turning a brownish tone overall. In fine condition with crisp mechanics and its original components. Retains smooth steel surfaces, fine walnut stocks with sharp contours and clear factory Markings. A fine example of a Civil War/Indian War Period, Ball Repeating Saddle Ring Carbine, ca. 1865. Complete with its original saddle bar/ring and its iron cleaning rod with matching steel surfaces. Price: $3,975.00

A FINE & SCARCE ANTIQUE WINCHESTER MODEL 1895 RIFLE, Sn. 5,XXX: In overall very fine untouched condition with all matching numbers, much finish and its original components. Round, .30/40 "Krag" caliber, 25 1/2", blued (75%) rifled, iron barrel with a blade fore-sight and its original, adjustable, peep-type,"LYMAN PAT. JUNE 25, 95" marked, rear, iron sight: a ring-type sling-swivel attachment and some scattered salt & pepper, towards the muzzle. The top of the breech with a clear "30 U.S." (caliber) Marking. Fine American walnut stocks: the butt-stock of typical form with a screw-fastened crescent-type iron buttplate. Retain much finish (85%) with some scattered light handling marks and signs of use. The fore-stock, en suite with smooth matching surfaces. "WINCHESTER MODEL 1895" marked, iron frame with its Unique, integral Box Type Magazine. The casehardened hammer (55%) and a square-bottom lever with its original internal catch. Retains 55%+ mottled casehardening colors, en suite with the frame & hammer: some isolated patches of discoloration. In overall fine untouched condition. The barrel and frame with smooth surfaces, sharp contours, 65%+ (mottled) bluing and the balance with an untouched steel-gray age patina. Fine walnut stocks with sharp contours, 85%+ finish and some scattered handling marks and abrasions. Complete with its original components and screws. In mechanically functional order with a strong mainspring and fine timing. A Scarce and Untouched example of an Antique Winchester Model 1895 Rifle.***The 1895 Winchester Rifle was the Favorite Hunting Gun of Teddy Roosevelt and was used, by him with much successs on his many Hunting Trips. Price: $3,975.00

A FINE CIVIL WAR PERIOD/IMPORT FRENCH MODEL 1822 INFANTRY MUSKET, Dtd. 1819/1861: In overall fine condition. Regulation, round, band-fastened, 41" sighted, .70 caliber, iron, smoothbore barrel with an 1819 dated breech with several French Arsenal markings: retains its original percussion nipple with choice, smooth, steel surfaces. Walnut fullstock of regulation French Model design with a relief-carved cheek-piece, on the left side of the buttstock and simple raised contours around the lock and sideplate. In fine condition with 90%+ finish, numerous clear French Arsenal inspector's marks/cartouches and sharp contours: a large “VIRE” brand. Sidelock percussion mechanism: Arsenal-converted from Flintlock with its original components and in mechanically functional order with a strong mainspring and excellent timing. Retains a smooth, steel-gray patina, en suite with the barrel. Marked with a “ENTREPR MRE IMPLE/DE ST. ETIENNE” and with an Eagle above an 1861 date. Regulation French Model iron mounts: three (3) spring-retained barrel-bands-- the upper band with a "blade" fore-sight, a screw-fastened trigger-guard with rear finger-spurs, a flat S-shaped sideplate and the butt-plate with a rounded screw-fastened tang. The mounts with matching, smooth, steel surfaces and clear Arsenal inspector’s markings. Complete with its original, button-head, iron ramrod and both of its sling-swivels. A very fine example of a French Model 1822 Musket. *** These "French Muskets" were imported by both the Union and Confederacy, during the early stages of the American Civil War 1861-1865. Overall length, 55 1/2". Price: $1,575.00

A VERY FINE QUALITY FRENCH DOUBLE BARREL PERCUSSION FOWLER, by “BRUNIEL/BRUNEL of LYON”, ca. 1835: Of very fine quality French Provincial manufacture and made with an overall sharp attention to balance and detail with an extensively relief carved & checkered, French Walnut 1/2 stock and finely chiseled and engraved steel mounts. In overall very good+, untouched original percussion condition. Fine quality, 34 3/4", round, smoothbore, Damascus Pattern twist, key-fastened, .65 caliber (16 Ga.), steel barrels with its post-type steel fore-sight, fine percussion-nipples with a sculpted, “Patent-type” (hooked) breech with finely scroll-engraved accents. Retains an untouched, smooth age-patina with scattered patches of discoloration and light staining. Fine breech with fully engraved surfaces and integral percussion bolsters with their original nipples. Molded and finely carved, nicely figured, light-colored French Walnut ½-stock of classic, early/mid-19th Century "Empire" form. A nicely sculpted buttstock with a delicately checkered wrist and extensive relief carved decorations, of a Running Stag with Glass Eyes, raised floral motifs and a relief bust of a Hound-- on the Chasse. The checkered fore-end, en suite and retains its two (2) silver barrel-key-escutcheons. Chiseled and finely engraved, full, steel mounts with untouched, lightly-toned and patinated, generally smooth, "bright" surfaces. Retains approx. 75% finish with expected light discoloration and salt & pepper. Finely sculpted, chiseled and engraved trigger-guard with a flush-fitted, floral-form forward finial and a stepped bow with an “Empire” type bow-finial. The front of the bow with a deeply chiseled and sculpted, raised Fox/Dog's Head and the center of the bow with a finely engraved Crane/Stork. Trapdoor type butt-plate with engraved borders, an engraved & stepped top finial and a spring-retained "trapdoor" with two (2) buttstock compartments-- for storing shot & powder. Two (2) barrel-form ramrod pipes, en suite and a finely chiseled and sculpted Stag's Head" form rear/entry-pipe with a sharp attention to detail. Also, made with a floral scroll-engraved finial, en suite with the trigger-guard. An later, nail-fastened, shield-type, brass wrist-escutcheon. Finely chiseled and engraved, early type, Percussion locks/mechanisms with an untouched steel-gray-colored age-patina and very clear “BRUNIEL/LYON” maker’s signatures/addresses within engraved oval panels. "Brunel/Bruniel" of Lyon, France worked ca. 1825-1850 and was a noted gunmaker of Percussion Firearms who had a contract with the French Army, in 1827. (Please see E. Heer's: "Der Neue Stockel", vol. 1, pg. 154).  The tails of the locks with finely engraved reclining Dragon/Griffin motifs. In mechanically functional order with very good timing and strong mainsprings. Dolphin form, chiseled and finely engraved percussion hammers with matching retaining screws: the right hammer a working-life replacement. In overall very good+ untouched condition with smooth steel and wooden surfaces and 75%+ finish. The barrels with sharp contours, some scattered discoloration and untouched, "bright" steel surfaces with a distinct Damascus Pattern "Twist". Retains approx. 75%+ polish/finish with isolated patches of discoloration/scattered light salt & pepper. Fine stock with sharp checkering, 90% finish, choice, burl walnut grain-figure and fine quality relief carvings. Some expected small abrasions/handling marks and signs of use. Fine locks with 85%+ "bright" finish, sharp engraving and fine maker's signatures. The French "Empire style" steel mounts with matching surfaces, 85%+ polish and classic French type contours. A very nice example of a Fine Quality Early French Double Barrel Percussion Fowler, ca. 1835. In original percussion configuration and complete with both of its sling-swivels: missing its ramrod. Overall length, 51”. For a similar examples, please see C. Blair’s: “European & American Arms 1100-1850”. Price: $2,250.00

AN UNUSUAL SPANISH/SPANISH-COLONIAL (PERCUSSION-CONVERTED) MIQUELET CAVALRY-TYPE CARBINE (TERCEROLA), ca. 1770/1840: : In overall very good, untouched condition. Spanish made, octagonal to round, smoothbore, band-fastened, iron, .72 caliber (Musket Bore), smoothbore, 18/ 1/2”, barrel with an iron fore-sight and a bottom-mounted sling-swivel loop, on its underside. Retains generally smooth, steel-gray surfaces with an untouched age patina, a fine wedding-band transition and scattered light salt & pepper and patches of discoloration: several (illegible) deeply struck “Spanish” maker’s punch-marks, on the breech-top. Molded and carved, provincially made?, light-colored, hardwood fullstock of “Spanish/Spanish-Colonial” (Madrid-type) form with a coarsely checkered wrist and a sculpted and fluted, buttstock with incised and raised rococo type line and fluted carvings. Spanish Miquelet Patilla-type, lock with an untouched, steel-gray age patina, lightly engraved surfaces and in mechanically functional order with a strong mainspring and fine timing. Converted from Miquelet/flintlock to Percussion, ca. 1840 with its drum-type bolster & nipple. Lightly engraved & plain iron mounts of Spanish/Spanish-Colonial design: a flat sideplate with its two original sidebolts. A single (1), friction-fitted, barrel-band of classic Spanish design. Screw-fastened, “Madrid-type” “half” buttplate with a pointed upper finial and a squared base. The engraved trigger-guard with a curled rear finger-spur with an integral sling-swivel “loop” and pointed leaf finials. In overall good+/very good untouched condition. The barrel with gunmetal-toned, steel-gray age patina, very good contours and an untouched bore. Good stock with generally sharp contours, deeply fluted carving on the buttstock, scattered handling marks/abrasions, 65%+ finish and some wormholes. The left side of the buttstock-toe with a section of old insect damage. Very good lock with untouched gunmetal-toned surfaces, light wear, a strong mainspring and its original components: in functional order. The hardware with matching steel surfaces. A scarce & unusual example of a Spanish/Spanish-Colonial Miquelet (Tercerola) Cavalry Carbine, ca. 1770/1840. The type of arm made and used by Spanish Colonists, in the New World; and similar to other type examples in Spanish N. America. Iron ramrod with brass tip. Overall length, 32 1/2". For similar examples and additional information, please see C. Blair's: “European & American Arms 1150-1850”, H. L. Blackmore’s: “Guns and Rifles of the World” & Sydney Brinckerhoff’s: “Spanish Military Weapons in Colonial America…”. From an old New England Collection. Price: $1,775.00

A VERY FINE INDIAN WAR PERIOD US MODEL 1879 TRAPDOOR SPRINGFIELD RIFLE & SLING, SN: 35X,XXX, ca. 1884: In overall very fine untouched condition. "Model 1873" marked breech with approx. 55%+ mottled dark casehardening colors, a fine bore with distinct rifling and sharp contours. The round, 32 5/8", rifled, 45/70 caliber, sighted barrel with sharp "V" "P" Eagle Head proof marks on the breech, 45%+ finish (slightly turning) with some scattered spotting/mottling. The case-colored trapdoor lid with clear markings and 55%+ dark & mottling casehardening colors. Regulation walnut fullstock with sharp contours, some minor abrasions/light signs of use and a vestige of its cartouche, behind the rear sidebolt: retains approx. 85%+ finish. Full steel hardware/mounts: the two-piece trigger-guard with its rear sling-swivel, a grooved-trigger, a “US” (faint) marked buttplate, two "U"-marked spring-mounted barrel bands and its two sidebolt washers: retains 65%+ dark finish with sharp markings and contours. Very Fine lock with a clear Spread Eagle/"Springfield" marking and in mechanically excellent order with a strong mainspring and fine timing. Retains generally smooth surfaces with some scattered light patches of discoloration and approx. 65%+ straw-blue casehardening-colors. Fine receiver/breech with matching surfaces and sharp contours/markings. The hardware and barrel with approx. 45%+ blued finish overall. A fine+ Indian War Period US Model 1879 Springfield .45/70 Trapdoor Rifle and complete with its original cleaning rod, sling-swivels and Marked leather sling. Overall length, 52". Very good sling with dark, untouched leather surfaces with some expected signs of use age/crazing and its matching brass mounts. Price: $1,100.00

A VERY GOOD CIVIL WAR USED US MODEL 1861 "SPRINGFIELD" CONTRACT MUSKET BY "E. ROBINSON" of NEW YORK, dtd. 1863: In overall very good condition. US Model 1861 round, .58 caliber rifled, 40" barrel with a notched rear sight and an iron block and blade fore-sight/bayonet-lug: retains its original nipple and marked with an illegible inspector's mark, on the left side of the breech. The lock a Spread Eagle (eagle worn)/US and "E.ROBINSON/NEW YORK" marking, under the bolster and an 1863 date, behind the original Model 1861 Type Percussion hammer. Regulation Pattern American Black-Walnut fullstock with a Rerctangular Cartouche, behind the rear sidebolt. Some scattered handling marks, scattered abrasions and fitted with its original iron mounts: three (3) "U"-marked spring-retained barrel bands, a screw-fastened, "US" marked iron buttplate, two (2) sidebolt washers, an iron fore-end cap and the trigger-guard & trigger. Retains a straight shank "Tulip Head" type iron ramrod and its fron sling-swivel: rear sling-swivel missing. In overall very good condition with dark, gunmetal-gray, steel surfaces. The stock with scattered signs of use, wear and handling. The barrel with faint rifling, smooth & dark-colored surfaces and generally sharp contours. The mounts with a matching age-patina with patches of discoloration & lightr pitting. Fine mechanism with a strong mainspring, very good timing and visible markings: some scattered discoloration & wear. A nice example of an original US Civil War Era US Model 1861 Rifled "Contract" Musket, dtd. 1863. Overall length 56". Price: $1,550.00

A VERY GOOD “ORIGINAL PERCUSSION” NEW ENGLAND (RHODE ISLAND?) CLUB-BUTT FOWLER, ca. 1830: In overall very good condition. The round, unmarked, American made?, pin-fastened, 48", smoothbore, .77 caliber barrel with an untouched, brown, age patina its brass fore-sight and drum-type bolster and nipple. Gracefully carved, classic New England design, Club-Butt form, Walnut/Cherry? fullstock of early 19th Century form: the buttstock with a pronounced drop to the wrist, a deep “fish belly” and a nicely fluted comb. Of typical New England form and made using some recycled English martial type and American made parts. Of unusual Back-action percussion. The lock with rust patinated surfaces, en suite with the barrel and bolster with pitting and rust-stains. In mechanically functional order with good timing: hammer with old brazed repair to its neck. Made without a buttplate; and the fore-stock with its three (3) American made sheet-brass ramrod-pipes (middle pipe replaced). Recycled English trigger-guard with a pointed forward finial and a sling-swivel stud: a sheet-brass sidebolt washer. In overall very good condition with dark metal and wood surfaces. The barrel with some pitting and discoloration, good contours and a very good bore. The lock, en suite with sound mechanics and untouched dark surfaces. Fine Club-Butt stock with 85%+ finish, sharp contours, some scattered wormholes, fine quality craftsmanship with a nicely contoured buttstock and a slender forestock with choice surfaces. Some scattered handling marks, light abrasions and wear. The hardware with a smooth mustard-toned, brass age-patina. A nice example of a Late New England made (Rhode Island?), Percussion Club-Butt Fowler, ca. 1830. A scarce form of distinctly American firearm that changed little in style from, ca. 1680-1840. Wooden ramrod with flared tip. Overall length, 64". For similar examples, please see Tom Grinslade’s: “Flintlock Fowlers…” & Norm Flayderman’s: “Guide to Antique American Firearms…”, pg. 727. *** Recently found near Newport, Rhode Island and purported to have been from a local Rhode Island family. Price: $2,575.00

A VERY GOOD & SCARCE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR PERIOD "CONFEDERATE IMPORT TYPE" "BARNETT" P. 1856 SADDLE-RING CAVALRY CARBINE, ca. 1860: In overall very good+ untouched condition with its London proof marked (.58 caliber), 21”, smoothbore, sighted, steel barrel with sharp contours. The underside of its muzzle with a bottom-mounted ramrod-lug for its original button-head "captive" iron ramrod: lacking its rear sight. English walnut fullstock of Regulation English "Pattern 1853 Enfield" design with 85%+ finish, light scattered handling, abrasions and several tight hairlines, on the fore-end. Marked behind the rear sidebolt with a "W.W." Inspector's? Mark and with an illegible marking, behind the rear trigger-guard finial. Regulation "Pattern 1856" Brass & steel hardware. A screw-fastened brass trigger-guard with plain rounded finials, smooth mustard-toned surfaces and made without a rear sling-swivel, as the left side of the stock is fitted with its original iron Saddle-Bar & Ring, for mounting to a Horse's Saddle/Reins. The brass buttplate with its original retaining-screws and matching untouched, mustard-toned surfaces. Two (2) screw-retained, steel barrel bands and a brass forened-cap; and complete with both of its iron sidebolts. The hardware with an untouched mustard-colored age-patina and minor surface discoloration. Fine lock with a sharp Crown/"TOWER" marking, on its tail and also, marked, under the percussion "snail-type" bolster with a sharp "BARNETT/LONDON" & a Crown/"E.B." (Edward Barnett) marking, for the noted 17th-19th Century (active 1628-1912) English (London) maker of "Trade & Export" type weapons and Supplier of Arms to the Confederate States, during the American Civil War 1861-1865 (Plese see R. Gardner's: "Small Arms Makers"). In mechanically functional order with its original percussion-nipple, a strong mainspring and fine timing. The lock with generally smooth untouched, russet-toned surfaces. Very good barrel, en suite with untouched surfaces and sharp markings. In very good+ untouched condition; and a very nice & Scarce Example of an American Civil War "Confederate Import Type" Barnett Pattern 1856 Saddle Ring Carbine, ca. 1860 with signs of "Battle Use". The type of "Blockade Run" Carbine Imported by the Confederate States, during the Civil War with an estimated 10,000 Carbines Imported by the C.S.A. Overall length, 36 1/2". ***Recently acquired from an old Rhode Island family. Price: $3,775.00

A FINE CIVIL WAR USED US MODEL 1863 TYPE II SPRINGFIELD MUSKET, dtd. 1863/4: In overall fine condition. US Model 1863-type (flat bolster without a clean-out screw), round, .58 caliber rifled, 40" barrel with its folding adjustable rear sight and an iron block and blade fore-sight/bayonet-lug: retains its original nipple and clearly marked with "V", "P" & Eagle-Head proofmarks, on the left side of the breech: the breech top dtd. 1863. Fine lock a Spread Eagle & US/SPRINGFIELD" marking, under the bolster and an 1864 date, on its tail. Model 1863 Type flat & beveled Percussion hammer. Regulation Springfield American Black-Walnut fullstock with an illegible/worn cartouche, behind the rear sidebolt. Some scattered handling marks, scattered abrasions and complete with its original iron mounts: three (3) "U"-marked screw-retained barrel bands, a screw-fastened, "US" marked iron buttplate, two (2) sidebolt washers with their original sidebolts, an iron fore-end cap and the trigger-guard & trigger. Complete with both its sling-swivels and its "Tulip-head" iron ramrod. In overall fine condition with smooth steel-gray surfaces, sharp markings and fine wooden stock-surfaces with 85%+ finish, minor hairlines, expected handling marks and a visible cartouche, behind the rear sidebolt. The stock with light scattered signs of use and handling. Fine barrel with very strong rifling, smooth steel surfaces and sharp contours & markings. The mounts, en suite with matching smooth steel surfaces and a fine gray-colored age-patina with only patches of light discoloration. Fine mechanism with a strong mainspring, fine timing and clear markings: some scattered discoloration. An original US Civil War Issued US Model 1863 Type II Rifled Musket, ca. 1864. Overall length 56". Price: $2,575.00

A VERY GOOD US MODEL 1884 TRAPDOOR SPRINGFIELD RIFLE, ca. 1885: In overall very good untouched condition. Clearly marked "US Model 1884" breech with a 430,XXX (Serial Number), generally sharp contours, some traces of casehardening colors and a dark untouched age patina: fine scattered pitting and discoloration. Regulation walnut fullstock with a faint "P" inspector's mark/cartouche within a circle behind the trigger-guard. Retains approx. 75%+ finish with scattered scrapes, gouges and handling marks. Round, 32 5/8", rifled, 45/70 caliber, barrel with its original “Buffington” adjustable rear sight, visible "V" "P" Eagle Head proof marks. Retains a dark untouched surfaces, en suite with the balance of the Musket. Matching, untouched, steel hardware includes the two-piece trigger-guard, grooved trigger, the screw-fastened "US" marked buttplate, two (2) "U"-marked spring-mounted barrel bands and the two sidebolt washers & sidebolts, en suite. Retains a dark age patina overall. The lock with a clear Spread Eagle/"Springfield" markings and its original components: in mechanically functional order with a strong mainspring and fine timing. A very nice example of an American Indian War Period US 1884 Trapdoor Springfield Rifle, ca. 1885. Complete with its cleaning rod and both its sling-swivels. Overall length, 52". Price: $925.00

A VERY GOOD CIVIL WAR PERIOD FRENCH MODEL 1822 “ARTILLERY CARBINE”, ca. 1850: In overall very good untouched condition. Working-period reduced, round, band-fastened, 33", .70 caliber, iron, smoothbore barrel with its original percussion nipple and deeply toned, russet surfaces with scattered pitting and wear. Dark colored, well-used and worn, walnut fullstock of regulation French Model design with a relief-carved cheek-piece, on the left side of the buttstock. Simple raised contours around the lock and side-bolts and numerous scattered handling marks. In very good condition with approx. 50% finish, numerous handling marks and signs of extended military use. French Model 1822 Arsenal-Converted (from Flintlock) percussion mechanism with dark untouched surfaces: scattered pitting, wear and signs of use. Complete with its original components and out of timing: a strong mainspring. Untouched age-patina with dark steel surfaces matching those of the barrel and mounts. Full iron mounts: two (2) spring-retained barrel-bands—and the third upper band with a "blade" fore-sight. Screw-fastened trigger-guard with rear finger-spurs; and a flat S-shaped sideplate. Untouched steel surfaces with deeply-toned rust patination. Complete with its button-head iron ramrod and both its sling-swivels. A well-used French Model 1822 Musket/Carbine: working-life reduced to an Artillery Carbine, ca. 1860. *** The type of Musket imported by both the Union and Confederacy, during the beginning of the American Civil War 1861-1865. Overall length, 48". Price: $850.00

A FINE+ NEW YORK HALFSTOCK PERCUSSION “PLAINS TYPE” TARGET RIFLE, w/ “REMINGTON” GUN COMPANY (ILION, N.Y.) LOCK, ca. 1850s: In overall fine+ condition with smooth, steel-gray-colored, iron surfaces and a very fine, molded & carved, Cherry halfstock of traditional mid-19th Century American "Plains Rifle" form. Heavy, finely contoured, key-fastened, 31", octagonal, .36 caliber rifled barrel with its iron “buckhorn” rear sight and its original brass front sight. Also, retains its “hooded” post & blade type front sight with dovetailed base and its original lollipop type blued (95%) adjustable tang-peep-sight of target-rifle design. The top of the breech with a clear "B. W. AMSDEN/SARARTOGA SPRGS." signature for (Benjamin W. Amsden of Saratoga Springs, New York, 1856-68. Please see R. Gardner’s: "Small Arms Makers”, pg. 6). Molded and carved Cherry-wood halfstock with raised carvings, around the lock and sidebolt mortises and 90%+ finish. Full Brass & German-Silver mounts of Mid-19th Century American rifle form. The right side of the buttstock with a finely sculpted Two-piece "Silver", patchbox-cover with filagree borders. The barrel’s iron under-rib with two barrel-form iron ramrod pipes and the tip of the stock with its original sculpted "Silver" fore-end cap/ramrod-entry, en suite. A "Kentucky Rifle" form, nicely curved, crescent-type, brass buttplate, a faceted brass trigger-guard with a rear finger-spur. Unusual single brass trigger. “REMINGTON” Gun Company, Ilion, New York Percussion lock with smooth, bright, vine scroll engraved, steel surfaces with 90% polish and a clear "REMINGTON" for the famed American Gun Company which, was started by Eliphalet Remington, I., in 1816 and has continued manufacturing operations, to present date. In very fine+/near excellent condition and is complete with its original scroll-engraved hammer and fully functioning mechanics. In overall fine+ condition with smooth metal and wooden surfaces with 90% finish. The barrel with a smooth and even, steel-gray-colored, age patina with sharp contours and clear markings. The lock with matching steel surfaces with sharp engravings, light scattered discoloration, excellent mechanics with a strong mainspring. Very fine stock with 90%+ finish, sharp contours, and a minor tight hairline, on the left side of the forestock and at the lock-mortise. Retains its original brass-tip, hardwood (Hickory?) ramrod. A Rare Mid-19th Century New York Halfstock "Plains/Target" Rifle w/ REMINGTON lock, ca. 1850s. Overall length, 47 1/2". For similar examples and additional information, please see H. L. Peterson's: "The Remington Historical Treasury of American Guns. Price: $4,575.00

A VERY GOOD US MODEL 1879 TRAPDOOR SPRINGFIELD RIFLE & BAYONET, ca. 1880: In overall very good untouched condition. Clearly marked "US Model 1873" breech with sharp contours, some traces of casehardening colors and a dark untouched age patina: fine scattered pitting and discoloration. Regulation walnut fullstock with a faint "P?" inspector's mark/cartouche within a circle behind the trigger-guard and a trace of the borders of the rectangular cartouche opposite the lockplate. Retains approx. 55%+ finish with scattered scrapes, gouges and handling marks. Round, 32 5/8", rifled, 45/70 caliber, barrel with its “Buffington” adjustable rear sight, visible "V" "P" Eagle Head proof marks and a dark untouched surfaces. Matching, untouched, steel hardware includes the two-piece trigger-guard, the screw-fastened buttplate (moderate pitting), two "U"-marked spring-mounted barrel bands and the two sidebolt washers, en suite. Retains a dark age patina overall. The lock with a clear Spread Eagle/"Springfield" markings and its original components: in mechanically functional order with a strong mainspring and fine timing. A very nice example of an Indian War US 1879 Trapdoor Springfield Rifle, ca. 1880. Complete with its cleaning rod (tip missing) both its sling-swivels & its Bayonet. Overall length, 52". The bayonet with untouched surfaces with s oxidation. The regulation type, “U*S” marked (at the base), triangular-form, hollow-ground, steel blade with matching, untouched, russet-colored steel surfaces: some patches of discoloration/pitting and surface-wear. Integral socket, en suite and complete with its locking ring. Overall length, 21”. Price: $975.00

A VERY FINE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR IMPORT ENGLISH P. 1858 2-BAND ENFIELD RIFLED MUSKET, Dtd. 1859: In overall very fine+ untouched condition. Birmingham proof marked & “25” bore (.58 caliber) (marked on underside of barrel), 39”, sighted, steel barrel with 85%+ brown/blued finish, its original side-mounted bayonet-lug and very sharp contours: a fine bore with distinct rifling and smooth surfaces. Very Fine walnut fullstock with 85%+ finish, light scattered handling marks and sharp contours. Regulation Patternm Steel mounts/hardware: a screw-fastened trigger-guard with smooth and untouched dark-gunmetal-toned surfaces. The iron buttplate, en suite with its original screws and matching steel surfaces with light scattered discoloration/salt & pepper. Two (2) screw-retained, spring-steel barrel bands: the front with its forward sling-swivel and the fore-end with its steel end-cap. Two (2) iron sidebolt washers and complete with both of its iron sidebolts and its rear sling-swivel, on the underside of the buttstock. Very fine hardware with smooth steel surfaces and some light patches of surface discoloration. Very Fine casehardened lock with a sharp "1859" date, under the percussion bolster and a sharp Crown, on the tail. In mechanically functional order with a strong mainspring and fine timing. The lock with smooth surfaces and 85%+ of its mottled casehardening colors. The barrel with smooth untouched surfaces, much of its finish and sharp contours. In overall very fine untouched condition; and a very fine example of an American Civil War Period P. 1858 2-Band Enfield Rifled Musket, dtd. 1859. The type of Musket imported by both the Confederacy & the Union, during the American Civil War. Complete with its iron ramrod and both its graduated adjustable rear sight. Overall length, 55 3/4". ***Recently acquired in Rhode Island From an old Collection Price: SOLD

A RARE & VERY FINE QUALITY DOUBLE BARREL FRENCH PERCUSSION FOWLER, by “NICOLAS BOUTET”, ca. 1825: Of very fine quality and made by the most esteemed of 18th/19th Century European gunsmiths, Nicolas Noel Boutet of Versailles, France (1761-1833), who was the official Court Gunsmith, to Louis XVI & Napoleon Bonaparte and the director of the Palace workshop, at Versailles, until his death, in 1833. (Please see E. Heer’s: “Der Neue Stockel”, vol. 1, pg. 133-134) In overall fine+, untouched original percussion condition. High quality, 32", round, smoothbore, Damascus Pattern twist, key-fastened, .65 caliber (16 ga.), gold damascened barrels with a silver fore-sight, fine percussion-nipples and a sculpted, “bright” “Patent-type” breech/tang with integral rear sight. Retains an untouched smooth patina with some light discoloration. The breech with a sharp, gold damascened, “N. N. Boutet/Versailles” maker’s signature in large cusrsive script, on its top; and the silver foresight with a matching gold border. Also marked, on the rib with a gold-washed “77” Court inventory marking, within an oval cartouche. Nicolas Noel Boutet: 1761-1833 is considered by most authorities to be the most esteemed gunsmith of all times. His works are on display in the finest of institutional collections, including the Tower of London, Victoria & Albert Museum, The Hermitage & The Metropolitan Museum of Art. (For additional information, please see H. L. Blackmore’s: “The Art of the Gunmaker”, vol. 2). Molded and finely sculpted, burl figured, French Walnut ½-stock of classic, early 19th Century form. Sculpted comb with a delicately checkered wrist and relief carved teardrops, around the locks. Chiseled, full, steel mounts with untouched, lightly-toned and patinated, smooth surfaces and some expected light discoloration and salt & pepper. The screw-fastened trigger-guard with a finely sculpted, flush-fitted, floral-form forward finial and a stepped bow with an “Empire” type bow-finial. Plain, blued (85%) butt-plate with a stepped top finial. Two (2) barrel-form, blued (85%) ramrod pipes and a “bright” finished rear/entry-pipe with a floral boquet finial, en suite with the trigger-guard. Casehardened (90%+), early type, Percussion locks with an untouched gunmetal patina and very clear, Gold inlayed, “BOUTET” maker’s signatures-- within gold oval borders. In mechanically functional order with fine timing and strong mainsprings. Complete with both of their dolphin form percussion hammers. In overall fine+ untouched condition. The barrels with sharp contours, some scattered discoloration and untouched, browned (75%+), steel surfaces. Some isolated patches of discoloration/scattered light salt & pepper. Very Fine stock with sharp checkering, 90% finish, choice, burl figure and some expected small abrasions/handling marks: a minor old sliver, at top edge of the right lockplate mortise. The lock with 90%+ finish, sharp signatures, its original components and fine timing. Empire style, steel mounts with classic French contours. A very nice example of an original “Boutet” Double barrel Fowler, ca. 1825. In original percussion configuration and complete with its button-tip iron ramrod and both of its sling-swivels. Overall length, 47”. For a similar examples, please see C. Blair’s: “European & American Arms 1100-1850”. Price: $7,875.00

A VERY GOOD AMERICAN CIVIL WAR ISSUED “GALLAGER” ‘STANDARD MODEL” SADDLE-RING PERCUSSION CARBINE (SN 9,6XX), ca. 1862: In overall very good untouched condition. Casehardened, iron frame with generally smooth, steel surfaces and matching very good internal components with a tight fit and sharp contour.  Back-action percussion mechanism with “Manufactd by Richardson & Overman Philada and "Gallager’s Patent July 17th 1860" markings, behind the original hammer (some wear to markings). Very good lock/mechanism with smooth surfaces, sharp contours and visible markings. Retains its original components, including its Percussion nipple and is in mechanically fine condition with a strong mainspring and fine timing.  The regulation length, round, .50 caliber, 22 1/4", rifled barrel with its original, buck-horn type, rear, iron sight and its blade-type fore-sight.  The barrel with (turned) blue finish with a mottled, brown-colored age-patina. Scattered patches of discoloration and a very good bore with distinct rifling and signs of use. The Walnut buttstock with sharp contours, 85% oil finish and is in very good condition with scattered handling/storage marks, light abrasions and an old small fill, at the rear of the saddle-bar.  Fitted with its original full steel mounts: the trigger-guard/breech-lever with its original release-button and is in functional order. The buttplate with smooth steel surfaces, its original retaining-screws and is complete with its patch-box lid with smooth steel surfaces, en suite with the frame/receiver. The interior of the compartment with choice wooden surfaces and is complete with its original spare Percussion nipple.  Complete with its original saddle bar and saddle-ring with matching untouched, dark, gunmetal-toned, steel surfaces.  In overall very good well used condition with generally smooth surfaces, visible markings and a fine Mechanism. The stock with 85% finish and some expected handling marks from use and/or storage. Overall length, 39". A very good example of an American Civil War “Gallager” Saddle-Ring Percussion Carbine manufactured, ca. 1862. ***Recently acquired in Rhode Island From an old Family Collection. Price: $1,875.00

A VERY GOOD+ & RARE AMERICAN EXPANSION ERA REMINGTON MODEL 1867 ROLLING BLOCK SADDLE RING CARBINE, ca. 1870: In overall very good+ untouched condition with choice, smooth, mottled gray-colored, steel surfaces. Rifled, 20 1/2" round, .43 caliber, barrel with its original, folding, adjustable, rear sight and iron block and blade fore-sight. USN/SPRINGFIELD/1870 marked receiver with a nicely functioning Rolling Block mechanism with its original hammer, firing-pin and components. The top of the receiver’s tang, clearly marked with "REMINGTON’S PATENT”/“PAT. MAY 3D, NOV. 15TH 1864, APR. 17TH 1866”" manufacturer’s markings. Fine Rolling Block mechanism with its central hammer with side-mounted shell-extractor. In mechanically functional order with a strong mainspring and fine timing. American Black Walnut stocks, with sharp contours, 75%+ finish and steel-gray mounts with a fine untouched patina. The barrel band, buttplate and trigger-guard, en suite with untouched gray-colored, steel surfaces. In overall very good untouched condition with sharp markings and contours; and fine mechanics with its original components. The stocks with 75%+ finish and the right side of the buttstock with a large, oval, Military, inspector’s cartouche with illegible markings and a “18” marking and the left side of the buttstock with a carved Anchor and a “50” Rack Number. Overall length 35 1/2". A scarce and early Remington MODEL 1867 Rolling Block Saddle Ring Carbine, ca. 1870. Price: $2,775.00

A GOOD CIVIL WAR PERIOD US MODEL 1863 TYPE II SPRINGFIELD MUSKET, dtd. 1863: In overall good+ clean condition (as configured). Working-period Shortened, rifled, (.58 caliber), 28 1/2”, steel barrel with generally sharp contours: working-period shortened; and lacking its rear sight and fitted with a brass post-type fore-sight. Marked on the left side of its breech with "V", "P", & Eagle Head proofmarks. American Black walnut fullstock of Regulation US Model 1863 "Springfield" design (reduced to 1/2 Stock) with approx. 75%+ finish, scattered handling, abrasions; and the the right side of the buttstock with a working-period, hand-carved, Large-size, "M" owner's initial: another carved smaller "M.M." initials in between the sidebolts. Reduced to 1/2 Stock and the fore-end configured without a muzzle-cap. Good iron hardware with generally smooth steel-gray toned surfaces, en suite with the barrel and lock. Retains, only its rear barrel-band, both of its sidebolt washers and both of its iron sidebolts. The lock with a clear Spread Eagle & "US/SPRINGFIELD" marking, under the percussion bolster; and is marked with an 1863 date, on its tail. In mechanically functional order with a strong mainspring and very good timing. The lock with generally smooth steel surfaces, en suite and is complete with its original hammer and percussion-nipple. In good condition (as is). A good example of an American Civil War Period US Model 1863 "Springfield" Rifled Musket with signs of working-period alterations/Shortening. Retains its shortened, Tulip-head, iron ramrod. Overall length, 44 1/2". Price: $425.00

AN UNUSUAL PNEUMATIC ENGLISH "POACHER'S" CANE-GUN, ca. 1860: In overall fine condition. Black lacquered (85%+) brass tube of two piece construction with its original bulbous turned & carved, black-colored, horn pommel-cap, en suite. Retains its screw-type, protective, brass muzzle-tip and its Hidden pop-out button-trigger & its decoratively pierced cocking-key. The firing mechanism engaged with the turn of the key. The midsection unscrews to attach the air-pump, which fills the shaft/air reservoir, with compressed air. In overall fine condition. The brass tip with a pleasing untouched mustard patina. Fine shaft and .32 caliber barrel with its brass front and its iron rear sight, retains much 85%+ of its black lacquer japanning with smooth surfaces and much polish. A most unusual combination Cane/Air gun. Overall length, 37". *** Guns of this type are often referred to as "poachers guns" due to their silence and ease of concealment. Price: $1,875.00

A SCARCE CIVIL WAR PERIOD US MODEL 1855 PISTOL-CARBINE w/ ORIGINAL SHOULDER STOCK, DTD. 1856: In overall fine condition. Regulation, round, band-fastened, 12", rifled, .58 caliber barrel with its block-type front sight and its leaf-type rear sight: fine bore and nipple. The breech with clear Eagle Head, “US” and "P" proof-marks, on its top the left edge. The barrel-tang dated 1855. US Model 1855 lockplate with a clear Spread Eagle & "US/SPRINGFIELD" markings, on the face of the Maynard Tape Primer Cover and clear 1856 date, on its tail. In mechanically functional order with a strong mainspring, its original & functional "Maynard Tape" priming device, Percussion Hammer and nipple. Fine timing and very nice steel surfaces with clear markings and some expected signs of use and wear. American Walnut stock with 85%+ finish, some scattered handling marks, tight hairlines, expected signs of military use a visible ("J.R.") cartouche, behind the rear sidebolt. Regulation, US Mdl. 1855 brass and iron hardware: an “I” inspector's marking, on the heel of the butt-cap. The iron backstrap with its rectangular keyhole for the attachment of the original shoulder-stock and the butt-cap and barrel-band with their sling-swivels. "Captive" iron ramrod with its steel bridle and screw. In fine condition with smooth steel, brass and wood surfaces, light scattered handling marks, tight hairlines and expected signs of use. The iron surfaces with smooth steel-gray surfaces with light patches of discoloration and some spotting/pinpricks overall. Complete with its Original, US Model 1855, Carbine type, Detachable Shoulder-Stock with a “US” marked buttplate and its brass and steel collar with its screw-attachment for the grip-strap. Retains matching, walnut surfaces with scattered light handling marks and 85%+ finish. A very nice example of a Complete US Model 1855 Pistol-Carbine, dtd. 1856. The US Mdl. 1855 has the distinction of being only one of three (3) types of US Martial Pistols produced, at the Springfield Armory (Mass.). A scarce American Civil War Period Pistol/Carbine that was issued to such Union/US Cavalry Units as the 1st and 2nd Cavalry. Overall length 17 3/4" (pistol) w/ stock 28 1/4”. Price: $8,775.00

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 PERCUSSION NEW YORK LONG-FOWLER, ca. 1840: In overall very good untouched condition. Round, sighted, American made, pin-fastened, 50", smoothbore, .55 caliber (20 GA.), iron barrel with an untouched, brown, age patina its brass blade-type fore-sight, notched rear sight and drum-type bolster and nipple. Gracefully carved, classic New England/New York design, "Semi-Club-Butt form", Tiger Maple fullstock of early 19th Century form: the buttstock with a drop to tits wrist and a "fish belly” toe. Sidelock percussion lock with untouched, nicely patinated, smooth surfaces, en suite with the barrel and bolster. Signed with a "WARREN/ALBANY" maker's signature for Warren of "Warren & Steele", who worked in Albany, NY, ca. 1840, please see: E. Heer's: "Der Neue Stockel", vol. 2, pg. 1353. In mechanically functional order with fine timing and its original lock components. Finely etched and engraved brass mounts. The buttplate with a sculpted tang and the fore-stock with Four (4) American made sheet-brass ramrod-pipes. The trigger-guard with a sculpted forward finial and an engraved bow, en suite with the buttplate: a single diamond-form, sheet-brass sidebolt washer and its original iron sidebolt. Shield type silver wrist-escutcheon with light tarnished untouched surfaces. In overall very good untouched condition with smooth, dark metal and wood surfaces. The barrel with a fine age-patina, scattered discoloration sharp contours and a very good bore: an old fissure on the right side of the breech. Fine lock with a sharp signature and untouched dark surfaces. The Tiger Maple stock with 85%+ finish, sharp contours, some scattered handling marks, abrasions and old slivered losses, on the fore-end. Of fine quality craftsmanship with a slender forestock with untouched surfaces. The hardware with smooth mustard-toned, brass age-patina. A very nice example of a maker signed New York Percussion "Long Fowler", ca. 1840. Retains its wooden ramrod with matching surfaces. Overall length, 64 1/2". For similar examples, please see Tom Grinslade’s: “Flintlock Fowlers…” & Norm Flayderman’s: “Guide to Antique American Firearms…”. Price: $1,775.00