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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

A FINE+ ORIGINAL PERCUSSION NORTH WEST TRADE GUN, BY BARNETT, Dtd. 1882: In overall fine untouched original Percussion condition with smooth untouched steel surfaces, nicely aged brass & iron mounts and a fine hardwood stock with sharp raised carvings and a rich patina. The full-length, octagonal to round, 34", sighted, (.57 cal), smoothbore barrel with sharp Birmingham Post 1813 Black-powder proof marks, a "27" bore size marking and a regulation NW Trade Gun wedding band barrel-transition. Retains smooth surfaces with 75%+ of its brown finish and 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, age stains and light abrasions. The tip of the fore-end with an old tight hairline, on its right side. Classic, NW Trade Gun, brass 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 a fine "Enfield type" lock. Retains smooth gunmetal toned steel surfaces with a clear "BARNETT/LONDON/1882" 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. Replaced plain 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, 50". Price: $4,875.00

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 FINE ZULU WAR PERIOD ENGLISH P. 1871 ENFIELD, Dtd. 1871: In overall very fine untouched condition. The Board of Ordnance/War Department marked barrel with 80%+ bluing and sharp contours: very fine bore with distinct rifling, a tight chamber and fine workings. Very fine walnut fullstock with a clearly struck, circular, Crown/"RM/ENFIELD" with an inner WD & "Broad Arrow" acceptance mark and 90% finish. Some scattered light handling marks and a Crown marking, behind the trigger-guard. Round, 38", rifled, .577 Snider Enfield caliber Board of Ordnance marked, blued, steel barrel with 90% finish and some patches light wear. Matching steel and brass hardware: the brass trigger-guard with smooth surfaces and a WD/Crown marking, on its forward finial, the matching buttplate with a "62/126" Rack/Unit marking. Three, screw-retained, steel barrel bands and two brass sidebolt washers. Very fine hardware with 80%+ finish, some light patches of wear and minor surface discoloration. Very fine lock with a sharp "1871/ENFIELD" and Crown/VR markings: in mechanically excellent order with smooth surfaces and 85%+ casehardening colors. Matching receiver/breech with smooth untouched surfaces and sharp contours/markings. Overall a very fine example of a Zulu War Period P. 1871 .577 Enfield Rifled Musket. Complete with its iron cleaning rod, its leather firing-pin protector with brass chain and both of its sling-swivels. Overall length, 54". Price: $1,275.00

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 1/2 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 VERY GOOD+ UNTOUCHED "BRIDESBURG" CIVIL WAR USED US MODEL 1861 CONTRACT MUSKET, dtd. 1862: In overall very good+ 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/bayonet-lug. Retains smooth untouched surfaces with its original nipple and visible "V", "P" and Eagle-head proof marks. 1862 dated lock with clear Spread Eagle marking & "US/BRIDESBURG." marking under the bolster. Regulation Walnut fullstock with visible cartouches, 75%+ finish, some handling marks, scuffs and abrasions. Original iron mounts: Three (3) "U"-marked spring-retained barrel bands, a "US" marked buttplate (heavily rust-patinated with pitting obscuring the marking), two (2) sidebolt washers, a fore-end cap and the trigger-guard: retains both of its sling-swivels. In overall very good+ untouched condition with gunmetal-toned gray-brown surfaces and a fine stock, without cracks or repairs. Untouched barrel with distinct rifling, smooth surfaces and visible proof marks. The mounts and lock with a matching browned 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 discoloration. The stock with much of its finish and some scattered handling marks, scuffs and abrasions. A very nice and untouched example of a Civil War Issue Penns. made US Model 1861 Rifled Musket. Original steel ramrod with swelled-shank. Overall length 56". Price: $1,875.00

A GOOD NEW YORK MADE PERCUSSION "KENTUCKY" TARGET RIFLE, BY "O.B. MARSH" ca. 1860: In overall (net) good+ cleaned and refinished condition with generally smooth iron surfaces and a very good walnut/cherry? fullstock with a fine grain-pattern. The key-fastened, 35 1/2", heavy, octagonal, .44 caliber deeply rifled, pin-fasten, barrel with a long iron "buck-horn" rear sight and a hooded fore-sight: of classic target rifle configuration as made with a removable, 1", "false muzzle" and with adjustable rear and a hooded fore-sight. Molded and simply carved 1/2 stock with simple raised carvings forward of the lock and sidebolt: some old repaired tight hairlines, minor handling marks and signs of refinishing. In very good condition with generally sharp contours and adorned with a sculpted silver inlay, on the left side of the butt. Retains its iron under-rib with two iron ramrod pipes and sculpted pewter fore-end cap, en suite with the silver sideplate and butt-inlay. "Kentucky Rifle" type, brass trigger-guard with a stepped rear spur, its double set triggers (functional) and its screw-retained, crescent type, buttplate with a screw-fastened toe-plate. Unsigned Percussion lock with plain surfaces, some scattered pitting and discoloration: the bolster, hooked-breech and tang with evidence of refinishing/cleaning. Replaced hammer-screw and nipple with functioning mechanics. The mounts of classic "Kentucky Rifle" form with a lightly scroll-engraved, two-piece, nickel-silver patchbox and a pointed forward finial. Of typical New York gunsmith manufacture and signed on the top of the barrel with a "O. B. Marsh" marker's signature: for the noted maker of Percussion Target Rifles, of Binghamton, NY. (Please see Frank Seller's: "American Gunsmiths", pg. 200). In overall good+ condition (as is). The barrel with a smooth and even, reblued surfaces and some scattered light pitting. The lockplate with matching surfaces. Some light patches of active oxidation/rusting. Very Good stock with scattered handling marks, 95%+ refinish, generally sharp contours and a tight hairline repair at its wrist. Very Good lock with fair mechanics (will not always hold on full-cocked position) with functioning set triggers. Replaced wooden ramrod. Overall a nice and decorative example of a New York gunsmith-made American Percussion Kentucky Target Rifle, ca. 1860. The left side of the stock with a working period, applied, brass. Masonic Emblem: indicating likely ownership by a member of the American Freemasons. Overall length, 51 1/2". Price: $1,575.00

A VERY GOOD+ GUNSMITH SPORTERIZED US MODEL 1863 SPRINGFIELD, Dtd. 1864: In overall very good+ condition. Regulation Model 1863-type (flat bolster with Spread Eagle (illegible) lock without a clean-out screw). Round, .65 caliber (16 Ga.) {working-period (Post Civil War) bored to smoothbore}, 40", pin-fastened barrel with a "v" type rear sight and a Shotgun-type fore-sight: original nipple with visible "V" "P" Eagle-Head proof marks. In very good+ condition with a smooth age patina, untouched brown-gray surfaces and some scattered pitting at the breech and bolster. The 1864 dated lock with a visible Spread Eagle & US/"SPRINGFIELD" marking under the bolster and a sharp date, behind the hammer. Working-period, gunsmith Sporterized, walnut halfstock with 85%+ finish, some light handling marks and its original iron and brass mounts: a "US" marked iron buttplate, two brass (2) sidebolt washers and the iron trigger-guard (sling-swivel & stud removed). Working-period Sporterized, ca. 1870 to a halfstock fowler and fitted with a brass fore-end cap, two (2) brass barrel-pin escutcheons and the underside of the barrel with a walnut "under-rib" with three (3) brass ramrod pipes: tulip-head iron Mdl. 1863 ramrod In overall very good+ condition (as configured) with smooth steel-gray surfaces and a very good+ stock, without cracks or significant blemishes: fine mechanics. The barrel with smooth, gray-brown surfaces; and the lock and mounts with a matching aged patina and some isolated patches of light discoloration and pitting. Very good mechanism with its original components and a strong mainspring: some scattered pitting and oxidation. A nice example of a Gunsmith-altered American Civil War US Model 1863 Springfield Musket, ca. 1870. Overall length 56". Price: $400.00

A FINE HALFSTOCK ENGLISH PERCUSSION 8 GA. MARKET FOWLER, ca. 1850s-1860s: In overall fine untouched condition with smooth untouched browned (75%) steel surfaces and a fine English Walnut halfstock with 95% finish and a minor chip to left edge of the horn fore-end cap. The double Key-fastened, heavy-gauge, round, 44 1/4", 8 Ga., iron barrel with a brass fore-sight and an engraved "patent"-Type, casehardened breech with silver band. Molded and carved English Walnut halfstock with sharp contours and simple raised teardrops and a plain wrist. The underside of the barrel with its steel under rib and three barrel-form ramrod pipes: the tip of the stock with its original, horn fore-end cap. Scroll engraved, sidelock percussion mechanism with a rounded lockplate, a pointed tail and a finely etched hammer. Retains untouched, smooth, dark casehardened surfaces with its original nipple and functioning mechanics. Lightly engraved brass mounts of classic English form. The screw-fastened buttplate with an engraved tang and the matching trigger-guard with an etched forward finial and a rear finger spur. An oval, silver, wrist escutcheon and four silver barrel key plates: two sidebolts. In overall fine untouched condition. The barrel with a smooth and even, brown patina, with clear Birmingham post-1813 black powder proof marks and some light scattered discoloration. Matching lockplate with an untouched dark patina and sharp engraving. Fine stock with 90% finish, some scattered light handling marks, minor abrasions and fine contours. Original wooden ramrod with brass tip. A very large Single Barrel English Percussion Market-Hunter Fowler, ca. 1850-1860. The type of firearm made for the American market, ca. 1850s, to be used for Commercial/Market Duck Hunting/Fowling. Overall length, 61". Price: $1,750.00

A VERY GOOD & SCARCE SMALL-SIZED Mid 19th CENTURY AFGHAN PERCUSSION "CAMEL" GUN/JEZAIL, ca. 1870s:In overall very good untouched condition. Provincially made, octagonal, Turkish, 11", .55 caliber, smoothbore, unsighted, band-fastened barrel with a lightly engraved breech and muzzle. Retains its original two brass capucines/barrel-bands with an untouched mustard patina. Classic Afghan-form, molded and carved, Jezail-type, hardwood, two-piece, fullstock with a wide, flared, paddle-type butt and an integral wooden buttplate: adorned overall with extensive scrimshawed bone/ivory inlays (90%+) of classic Ottoman-influenced geometric pattern. In very good untouched condition with generally dark, smooth surfaces, some minor old chips, shrinkage, tight hairlines and the expected scattered handling marks. In original Percussion configuration and made with an "Enfield Pattern" mechanism with a scroll engraved flat lockplate, its matching percussion hammer and an engraved nipple-bolster, en suite. Retains untouched gunmetal-gray surfaces with some patches of discoloration and surface pitting: nipple crushed. Complete with its original chiseled iron ramrod and its nail-fastened sheet-steel trigger-guard. In overall very good untouched condition: the stock with its original engraved and inked bone/ivory decorations, some scattered handling marks and minor chips. The iron surfaces with a dark, untouched, gunmetal age-patina and the expected light pitting and rust staining. In mechanically functional order with a weak (cracked) mainspring and its original lock components. A very nice and Small-Sized example of these distinctive Afghan Rifles from the Mid Nineteenth century, ca. 1870s. Overall length, 23 1/2". Price: $525.00

A GOOD+ & UNTOUCHED US MODEL 1863 SPRINGFIELD RIFLED MUSKET, Dtd. 1863: In overall good+ untouched condition. Regulation Model 1863-type (flat bolster with Spread Eagle marking & made without a clean-out screw), round, .62 caliber {working-period (Post Civil War) bored to smoothbore} barrel missing its folding adjustable rear sight and retaining a working-period Shotgun-type fore-sight: original nipple with clear "V" "P" Eagle-Head proof marks. In untouched condition with a dark russet age patina, generally smooth brown surfaces and some pitting at the breech and bolster. The 1863 dated lock with a visible Spread Eagle & US/"SPRINGFIELD" marking under the bolster: a sharp date, behind the hammer. Regulation Walnut fullstock with visible cartouches, 65%+ finish, numerous scattered light handling marks and its original iron mounts: three (3) "U"-marked screw-retained barrel bands, a "US" marked buttplate, two (2) sidebolt washers, an iron fore-end cap and the trigger-guard (currently attached in reverse): missing both of sling-swivels. In overall good untouched condition with smooth steel-gray surfaces and a good stock, without cracks or significant blemishes. The barrel with smooth, brown untouched surfaces. The lock and mounts with a matching aged patina and some isolated patches of light discoloration and light pitting. Very good mechanism with its original components and a strong mainspring: some scattered pitting, oxidation and the forward sidebolt with a broken tip. A nice representative example of an American Civil War US Model 1863 Springfield Musket with a working-period smoothbore barrel. Missing its ramrod. Overall length 56".. Price: $950.00

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 GALLAGER 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 ENGLISH DOUBLE BARREL PERCUSSION 12 GA. SPORTING-GUN (FOWLER), ca. 1840s: In overall very good untouched condition. The 35 1/4", 12 gauge/.75 caliber, sighted, smoothbore, Damascus steel barrels with a "Patent breeches", dark untouched surfaces and some scattered light discoloration and fine pitting, at the muzzles and nipples. The barrel-rib with an old solder repair, a "London Fine Twist" marking and engraved with a simple hunting scene. Back-action Percussion mechanisms with their hammers (one an old replacement) and lock-components. In mechanically functional order with strong mainsprings and fine timing. Very good plain lockplates with untouched, smooth, steel-gray surfaces and some scattered light pitting and wear. Molded, carved and checkered, light-colored, walnut halfstock with some scattered handling marks, minor abrasions, old repairs and a tight hairline, at the wrist. Retains 85% finish with sharp contours and a nicely checkered wrist, of classic English form. Lightly engraved, brass and steel mounts. The steel buttplate with an engraved long top finial and some scattered pitting/discoloration, the screw-fastened iron trigger-guard with matching engraved surfaces and a trefoil forward finial. Two brass barrel-key escutcheons (ion barrel key), iron ramrod pipes (one missing) and fitted with a vacant, brass, toe-escutcheon plate. The underside/belly of the butt with its engraved brass & iron cap box (contains several caps), en suite with the escutcheon. Overall a nice example of a classic double barrel English Percussion Shotgun/Fowler, ca. 1840s. Replaced wooden ramrod. Of slightly better than usual quality, as made with a checkered stock and a "patch box". Overall length, 51 1/2". Price: $375.00

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: SOLD

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: SOLD

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: SOLD

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: SOLD

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: SOLD

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: SOLD

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: SOLD

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: SOLD