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Lot 4235:Two Civil War Era Breech Loading Percussion Long Guns

June 23rd, 2024|Bedford, TX

Lot 4235:Two Civil War Era Breech Loading Percussion Long Guns

June 23rd, 2024|Bedford, TX

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$1,000 - $1,600

A) Richardson & Overman Gallager Breech Loading Shotgun

Manufactured c. 1860s.

ConditionGood with mostly plum-brown patina, some scattered patches of light pitting, and wood fair with a few moderate chips and numerous minor handling marks. Mechanically fine.

Details

ManufacturerRichardson/Overman

ModelGallager

TypeShotgun

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge12

Barrel31 inch round

Finishblue/casehardened

Stockwalnut

Bore conditionVery Dark - Heavy pitting throughout

Item LocationBedford, TX

B) Civil War U.S. Massachusetts Arms Co. Second Model Maynard Carbine

Manufactured c. 1863-1865, two very faint/re-carved cartouches on left of wrist, "G.W.S." inspection mark on left of barrel.

ConditionGood overall with mostly grey patina, some scattered patches of light pitting, and the refinished wood having a few hairline cracks and scattered minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent.

Details

ManufacturerMassachusetts Arms Co

ModelMaynard

TypeRifle

Serial number

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge50

Barrel20 inch part round

Finishblue/casehardened

Stockwalnut

Bore conditionGood - Some light pitting or frosted appearance

Item LocationBedford, TX