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LOT 203
Documented U.S. Springfield Model 1855 Type II Percussion Rifle-Musket with Bayonet - NSN, 58 cal., 40 inch round bbl., bright finish, walnut stock. 47,115 Model 1855 rifle-muskets were manufactured at Springfield Armory between 1857-1861, and another 12,158 were manufactured at Harpers Ferry. The Model 1855 was the first U.S. martial arm designed for use with Minie bullets in .58 caliber, giving it a considerable advantage in accuracy and effective range over earlier military rifles. These rifles were widely used in the Civil War and first saw action in the Coeur d’Alene War in
the Pacific Northwest in 1858. The Model 1855 Type II rifle-musket is described on pages 257-259 of George D. Moller’s book “American Military Shoulder Arms, Volume III” with this exact rifle pictured on pages 257 and 258. The picture caption on page 257 states, “The rifle musket identified as the Model 1855 (Type II) in this text was equipped with a Model 1858 three leaf rear sight. The iron forend cap was authorized in April, 1859.” It has standard markings and features including an “1860” dated lock and iron fittings with a patchbox. Left stock flat marked with boxed script “FWS” (F. W. Sanderson) and oval script “ESA” (Erskine S. Allin) inspection cartouches. “US” and “14” marked on the buttplate tang. “GDM” (George D. Moller) collection initials marked at the toe of the stock. Includes a US socket bayonet, period leather sling, and brass tipped wood tampion. CONDITION: very good with bright polished metal overall with scattered light pitting, obliterated markings at the breech end of the barrel, and crisp lock markings. Stock is very fine as re-oiled with well-defined edges, some scratches and dents, some mild chips and absent sections around the buttplate, and crisp cartouches. Mechanically excellent. Included bayonet is very good with some scattered patches of light pitting, sling is also very good with some light age related cracking. Provenance: The George Moller Collection. Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500
LOT 204
Very Scarce Documented U.S. Springfield Model 1858 Type II Cadet Percussion Rifle-Musket with Bayonet - NSN, 58 cal., 38 inch round bbl., bright finish, walnut stock. Approximately 1,000 Type II Model 1858 Cadet rifle- muskets with the Model 1858 style flip-up rear sight were manufactured at Springfield Armory in the year 1860. The Model 1858 Cadet is nearly identical to the standard issue Model 1855 rifle-musket, and only differs in having a two inch shorter barrel with a slightly shortened stock, as requested for use by the West Point Military Academy. The Type II Model 1858 Cadet rifle-musket is described on pages 281-282 of George D. Moller’s
book “American Military Shoulder Arms, Volume III”, with this exact rifle pictured on page 282. This example has standard markings and features with an “1860” dated lock, Model 1858 three-leaf rear sight, and brass end cap with the rest of the fittings iron. “V/P/eagle head” proofs at the top left of the breech. The left stock flat is marked with two bordered script inspection cartouches including that of Springfield Master Armorer Erskine S. Allin. “US” marked buttplate tang. “GDM” (George D. Moller) collection initials marked at the toe of the stock. Includes a US socket bayonet, Ridabock & Co. New York leather sling with “D” ahead of initials “J.E.C.” carved into it, and a brass tipped wood tampion. CONDITION: Very good with scattered light mild pitting, and crisp lock markings. Stock is also very good with some scratches and dents, chips in the ramrod channel, a crack ahead of the lock, a chipped/absent section to the right of the barrel tang, and visible cartouches. Mechanically excellent. Included bayonet is very good with sharp edges and scattered light pitting, sling is also very good with some light age related cracking. Provenance: The George Moller Collection. Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000
LOT 205
Fine Civil War U.S. Springfield Model 1861 Percussion Rifle-Musket Dated 1862 with Bayonet - 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 U.S. 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. Includes US socket bayonet and leather scabbard. CONDITION: Fine with bright polished surfaces overall, a few patches of light pitting, and sharp lock markings. Stock is also very fine with some scattered light scratches and dents, some light chips in the
ramrod channel, a few chips on top of the wrist, and crisp cartouches. Mechanically excellent. Included bayonet and scabbard are both fine. This attractive Springfield Model 1861 rifle-musket would make a fine addition to any U.S. Martial or Civil War collection! Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000
LOT 206
Very Fine Documented Civil War U.S. Springfield Model 1863 Type II Percussion Rifle-Musket with Bayonet - NSN, 58 cal., 40 inch round bbl., bright/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Approximately 255,000 Model 1863 Type II, also known as Model 1864, rifle-muskets were manufactured in 1864-1865. These Type IIs are nearly identical to the Model 1863 Type I before it, but now with spring retained barrel bands and typically with a simplified single leaf flip-up rear sight. Ramrod is similar to the Enfield pattern with concentric grooves and slot for a cleaning patch. These rifles are significant in the history of U.S. martial arms, as they armed Union troops and saw widespread use in the latter years of the Civil War. They are the last U.S. regulation muzzle loading arm. These “Model 1864” rifle-muskets are described on pages 333-335 of George D. Moller’s book “American Military Shoulder Arms Volume III” with this exact rifle pictured
on pages 333 and 335. “1864” dated on the tail of the lock and top of the breech. The left stock flat is marked with two bordered script cartouches including that of Springfield Master Armorer Erskine S. Allin. Includes US socket bayonet and period leather sling. CONDITION: Very fine, retaining most of the bright finish. The barrel, barrel bands, buttplate and trigger guard have a smooth finish with scattered very light pitting and do not appear to have been repolished. The barrel markings are very crisp, and the edges of the flats are sharp and distinct. 60% original blue finish on the rear sight with some mottled brown surface corrosion. Retains 80% original muted case colors on the lock with vivid case colors showing on the hammer. The lock and bolster markings are crisp. The stock is fine as lightly arsenal refinished with a few moderate scratches, some light dents, slightly undersized at the toe, and nice cartouches. Included bayonet is very fine with sharp edges and some light pitting, and the included sling is very good with some light cracking. This is a very fine example of the primary rifle-musket issued to the Federal armies during the last years of the Civil War. Provenance: The George Moller Collection. Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500
AS PICTURED AND DESCRIBED IN THE BOOK AMERICAN MILITARY SHOULDER ARMS, VOL. III BY MOLLER
AS PICTURED AND DESCRIBED IN THE BOOK AMERICAN MILITARY SHOULDER ARMS, VOL. III BY MOLLER
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AS PICTURED AND DESCRIBED IN THE BOOK AMERICAN MILITARY SHOULDER ARMS, VOL. III BY MOLLER