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Lot 155:Civil War Era Greene Patent Bolt Action Percussion Rifle

April 13th, 2018|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 155:Civil War Era Greene Patent Bolt Action Percussion Rifle

April 13th, 2018|Rock Island, IL
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Civil War Era Greene Patent Bolt Action Underhammer Percussion Rifle with Bayonet

Around 1,500 of these rifles were manufactured for the U.S. contracts in addition to 3,000 for a Russian contract in 1859 to the early 1860s. These are considered to be the first bolt action firearms adopted by the U.S. Ordnance Dept. and are also the only U.S. contract weapons to use an underhammer system. It also has Charles Lancaster's distinctive oval rifling. The design was patented by Lieutenant Colonel James Durrell Greene of the 5th Massachusetts Militia (brevet brigadier general during the Civil War in the 17th United States Regular Infantry) and manufactured at Asa H. Water's armory in Millbury, Mass. Some were reportedly used at the Battle of Antietam by the Massachusetts militia, and the distinctive Greene cartridges with the powder ahead of the bullet have been recovered from that battlefield. It has a bayonet stud/blade front sight, notch and folding ladder rear sight, "GREENE'S PATENT/NOV. 17 1857." on the upper tang, the serial number on the bottom of the bolt, and no visible government markings. Includes a socket bayonet.

ConditionVery fine with 90% plus of the original blue finish overall. 85% original nitre blue on the rear two barrel bands, mostly brown on the upper band, strong case colors on the hammer, and general minor marks and scratches. The stock is very fine and has numerous small dings and scratches, some chipping at the heel and lower tang, and generally smooth oiled surfaces. The bayonet is fine with mottled brown and gray patina. Mechanically fine.
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ManufacturerWaters A.H.
ModelGreene Breech Loading Rifle
TypeRifle
Serial number
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge53
Barrel36 inch round
Finishblue
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views4008
Catalog page75
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