Lot 2194: Two Civil War U.S. Breech Loading Carbines
Two Civil War U.S. Breech Loading Percussion Saddle Ring Carbines
Auction Date: February 15, 2023
Lot 2194: Two Civil War U.S. Breech Loading Carbines
Two Civil War U.S. Breech Loading Percussion Saddle Ring Carbines
Auction Date: February 15, 2023
A) Richardson & Overman Gallager Carbine
OF - FAIR- some major parts replaced; minor replacement parts may be required; metal rusted, may be lightly pitted all over, vigorously cleaned; rounded edges of metal and wood; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal partly obliterated; wood scratched, bruised, cracked or repaired where broken; in fair working order or can be easily repaired and placed in working order.
Manufactured in the early 1860s. Partially absent hammer screw, absent saddle bar and ring, absent breech lever latch.
B) Merrill Second Type Carbine
OE - GOOD - some minor replacement parts; metal smoothly rusted or lightly pitted in places, cleaned; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal legible; lightly scratched, bruised or minor cracks repaired; in good working order.
WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN
"1863" dated lock.
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