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LOT 224
Rare and Exceptional U.S. Civil War Lindner’s Patent Second Type Breech Loading Percussion Carbine - NSN, 58 cal., 19
1/2 inch round bbl., bright finish, walnut stock. Designed and made by Edward Lindner of Manchester, New Hampshire. Amoskeag
received an order from the Ordnance Department for 6,000 Lindner carbines in April of 1863 and had them completed one year later, although delivery
was refused which led to a lawsuit in which Amoskeag lost and the carbines are believed sold c. 1870 overseas during the Franco-
Prussian War, with this example appearing to have escaped that fate. Fixed blade front sight and two-leaf folding rear sight mounted behind the
breechblock, which is correctly marked on top “EDWARD LINDNER’S/PATENT/MARCH 29, 1859”. The lock, trigger guard, buttplate, and the stock all resemble
the patterns found on the Special Model 1861 Rifle-Musket then in production by Amoskeag. The left side of the buttstock is stamped with “29” above a crossed out “30”. “GDM” (George D. Moller) collection initials marked at the toe of the stock. Includes wood tampion.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining bright surfaces overall with sharp edges and sharp markings on the lock and breech. Stock is very fine with some light handling marks and dents. Mechanically excellent. This is an exceptional example of a hard to find Second Type Lindner Carbine that appears to have seen little if any use at all.
Provenance: The George Moller Collection.
LOT 225
Very Fine Civil War Gwyn & Campbell Type II Breech Loading Percussion Carbine/ Union Rifle - Serial no. 3084, 52 cal., 20 inch part octagon bbl., blue/casehardened finish,
walnut stock. Gwyn & Campbell manufactured around 8,200 of Type I and Type II carbines in 1863 and 1864 in the same factory where they had previously manufactured
carbines under the Cosmopolitan Arms Co. name. They are essentially updated version of the Cosmopolitan carbines and were issued to a variety of Midwestern units during the Civil War. This one has the
standard Type II markings and features. Matching serial
numbers are visible on the bottom of the barrel, frame, and breechblock. Boxed script “WHR” cartouche on the left of the wrist, and small “WHR” inspector initials on the top rear of the
stock. “GDM” (George D. Moller) collection initials marked at the toe of the stock. Includes wood tampion.
CONDITION: Very fine overall with 85% original blue finish showing some light flaking primarily on top of the breech block, 80%
plus of the lightly fading original case colors, and some light handling marks. Stock is very fine plus with a 5 inch scratch on the left side, attractive raised grain, and a crisp cartouche. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The George Moller Collection.
Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500
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initials marked at the toe of the stock. Includes wood tampion.
CONDITION: Fine, retaining 60% original blue finish on the barrel and mottled brown patina overall. Stock is
very fine with defined edges, some light handling marks and dents, and nice cartouches. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The George Moller Collection.
Estimate: 3,750 - 5,500
Estimate: 5,000 - 7,500
LOT 226
Scarce and Exceptional Civil War U.S. Contract
Gibbs Breech Loading Percussion Carbine - NSN, 52 cal., 22 inch round bbl., blue/
casehardened finish, walnut stock. The Gibbs carbine is one of the scarcest and best designed
carbines used by Union forces. Only 1,052 Gibbs carbines were manufactured by William F. Brooks of
New York City at the Phoenix Armory and delivered to the U.S. government in 1863 due to the factory being burned down during the New York Draft Riots in that same year. Around 500 of these were issued to the 10th Missouri Cavalry and smaller quantities were issued to the 13th and 14th New York Cavalry. The left
rear of the stock is marked with two boxed script inspector’s cartouches. “GDM” (George D. Moller) collection
Collector’s Fact
One of only 1,052 Gibbs Carbines manufactured by William Brooks.