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LOT 1209
Exceptional Civil War U.S. Springfield Model 1861 Percussion Rifle-Musket Dated 1862 - NSN, 58 cal., 40 inch round bbl., bright finish, walnut stock. The Springfield Model 1861 rifle-musket was the primary weapon used by the Union infantry during the Civil War. This example is dated “1862” on the lock and barrel, standard “Eagle/Shield” motif and “U.S./SPRINGFIELD” markings on the lock ahead of the hammer, and two cartouches are on the left stock flat, including that of Master Armorer Erskine S. Allin. CONDITION: Very fine, retaining most of the Armory bright surfaces underneath scattered old dried grease, and scattered patches of mild surface pitting, mostly concentrated towards the end of the barrel, end cap, and ramrod. Stock is excellent with exceptionally defined edges, some light scratches, light handling marks, and crisp
cartouches. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,500 - 3,750
LOT 1210 Civil War Smith’s Patent Percussion Breech Loading Carbine - Serial no. 11763, 50 cal., 21 5/8 inch part octagon bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Manufactured by Massachusetts Arms Company, Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts and was one of the most important Federal Cavalry carbines. Designed by Gilbert Smith, the production of this breech loading percussion carbine was almost entirely consumed by government contracts, with limited numbers going to the civilian market. A total of 30,362 Smith carbines were purchased by the United States during the Civil War. Smith carbines were considered to be accurate and reliable weapons. Standard three sets of markings on the left side of the frame. Matching serial number on the receiver and barrel. Dovetail brass blade front sight and folding leaf rear sight correctly absent of yard markings. Mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip walnut stock with a steel carbine buttplate. Rear screw absent from the lower tang. CONDITION: Fine, retaining 95% original blue finish on the barrel with a few light scratches at the muzzle end, mostly brown patina on the fittings with strong traces of original blue finish on the balance, 60% original casehardened finish on the frame, and some scattered areas of light surface oxidation on the mostly gray patina trigger guard. Wood is fine with some scattered minor scratches and dents, and a chip at the toe. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,250 - 3,250
LOT 1211
Fine Documented Civil War P.S. Justice Percussion Rifled-Musket with Bayonet - NSN, 69 cal., 39 inch round bbl., brown/bright/blue finish, walnut stock. Justice rifle muskets are described in depth on pages 365-375 of George D. Moller’s book “American Military Shoulder Arms Volume III”, with this exact rifle photographed on page 372 and 373.
Manufactured by P.S. Justice of Philadelphia with approximately 2,174 total rifle muskets of several configurations delivered under Federal contract between September 1861-February 1862. Features a brass blade front sight and square bayonet lug on the bottom of the muzzle end of the barrel, 500 yard folding three-leaf rear sight, brass end cap, three brass clamping-type barrel bands, a distinctive brass trigger guard with double curve profile, brass butt plate, and Sharps type patch box. The barrel has a brown finish, the lock and rear sight are blued. The steel ramrod has a straight shank with tulip head. The top of the barrel is marked: “P.S. JUSTICE/PHILADA” in two lines behind the rear sight. The same markings are on the lock plate. Includes a US socket bayonet, leather sling, and wood tampion. CONDITION: Fine, retaining 75% heavily applied brown finish on the barrel mixed with brown patina, and some light muzzle wear from bayonet mounting. Retains strong traces of original blue finish on the lock with brown patina and some patches of mild pitting. 50% plus original blue finish on the rear sight with some mild patches of pitting. Brass fittings retain an attractive patina with lightly cleaned bands. Stock is fine with some scattered mild chips, dents and scratches. Mechanically excellent. Included bayonet is very fine with some patches of light pitting. Provenance: The George Moller Collection. Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 1212 Providence Tool Co. Peabody Single Shot Military Rifle with Bayonet - NSN, 45 CF cal., 33 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Manufactured by the Providence Tool Company of Rhode Island circa 1866-1871 with features resembling the Romanian contract rifles, with a 2 inch rear sight leaf and chambered for .45 centerfire. Features a blade front sight doubling as a socket bayonet lug, and folding leaf Romanian contract style rear sight. “PEABODY’S PAT./JULY 22, 1862/MAN’F’D BY/PROVIDENCE TOOL CO./PROV. R.I.” marked on the left side of the frame, small “E” inspection marks on various components, and an oval script “WC” cartouche on the left of the stock wrist as marked on the exported rifles and carbines. Cleaning rod absent. Includes a “US” marked socket bayonet, scabbard, and leather frog. CONDITION: Fine, retaining 60% thinning original blue finish on the barrel with scattered light freckling, and mild surface corrosion on the rear sight leaf. 75% original case colors with some scattered light freckling and age darkening. Stock is very good with numerous scattered dents and scratches, and a crisp cartouche. Mechanically excellent. Included bayonet is fine, scabbard is fair, and leather frog is very good. Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
LOT 1213
Fine Civil War Colt Model 1861 Special Percussion Rifle-Musket - NSN, 58 cal., 40 inch round bbl., bright finish, walnut stock. These Muskets were manufactured throughout the Civil War under contract with the Union and state governments. An estimated 100,000 muskets were manufactured by the end of the war. This model is based on the Enfield Pattern 1853 and has many features incorporated in the Springfield Model 1863. This 1864 dated example has the standard markings and features, including an “F.C.” inspection mark on the left at the breech. CONDITION: Fine, with a slight brown patina forming on the metal parts. The stock is also fine with a ding near the end of the lower tang, and scattered handling marks. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
AS PICTURED AND DESCRIBED IN THE BOOK AMERICAN MILITARY SHOULDER ARMS, VOL. III BY MOLLER
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