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Lot 3251:Civil War U.S. Richardson & Overman Gallager Carbine

May 19th, 2024|Bedford, TX
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Lot 3251:Civil War U.S. Richardson & Overman Gallager Carbine

May 19th, 2024|Bedford, TX
Estimated Price$7,500 - $10,000
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Exceptional Civil War U.S. Richardson & Overman Gallager Breech Loading Saddle Ring Carbine

The Gallager carbine was designed by Dr. Mahlon J. Gallager, a Southerner by birth, and manufactured under license by Richardson & Overman in Philadelphia where Gallager had a dental practice. Under 18,000 Gallager carbines were manufactured in three variations. The first two versions were widely used during the Civil War by the Union cavalry. This example is a standard cartridge model and was manufactured during the Civil War. It has a blade front sight, notch and folding leaf rear sight, "GALLAGER'S PATENT/JULY 17TH 1860" and "MANUFACTD BY/RICHARDSON & OVERMAN/PHILADA" on the lock plate, matching serial numbers, and a smooth stock with blued patch box, saddle ring bar, and ring. The top of the barrel behind the rear sight is stamped with "J.M.D." The left side of the stock just behind the sling bar has a "WHB" cartouche, and matching initials stamped on the comb. Provenance: The Bob Howard Collection; The David Aroh Collection; Property of a Gentleman

Rating definitionExcellent with 95% plus original blue finish on the barrel, 90% plus original case colors with some minor fading, 80% original blue finish on the patchbox and buttplate, and generally only light age and storage related wear overall. The re-oiled stock is very fine and has some minor edge wear, mild scratches, and a few dents. Mechanically fine.
Details
ManufacturerRichardson/Overman
ModelGallager
TypeRifle
Serial number
ClassAntique
Barrel22 1/4 inch round
Finishblue/casehardened
Stockwalnut
Item LocationBedford, TX
Views1868
Catalog page160
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