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LOT 187
Scarce U.S. Harpers Ferry Hall Model 1836 Breech Loading Percussion Saddle Ring Carbine with Ramrod Bayonet -
NSN, 64 cal., 23 inch round bbl., brown/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Approximately 2,020 Harpers Ferry Model 1836 Hall carbines were manufactured c. 1837-1840. The Model 1833 and 1836 carbines are historically important in being the first percussion arms adopted by
the U.S. military. The ramrod bayonet was first experimented on the Model 1833 and 1836 Hall carbines, and was later revived on the Springfield Model 1880 and 1888 Trapdoor rifles, then again on the early Model 1903 rifles. These carbines were used by the 2nd U.S. Dragoons during the Seminole Wars in Florida in which they were exposed to harsh conditions, contributing to their scarcity today. Though largely overshadowed by other 19th century conflicts, the fight against the Seminoles was the longest and most expensive Indian war in U.S. history. Marked “J. H. HALL/US/1837” on the breech block with most of the standard markings and features including a triangular ramrod bayonet, implement compartment on the bottom of the buttstock as
found on these earlier production guns, and a sling ring at the left of the wrist. “GDM” (George D. Moller) collection initials marked at the bottom left of the buttstock. Includes a ball extractor tool in the compartment.
CONDITION: Fine, retaining 60% arsenal refinished brown finish with some scattered light pitting. Strong refinished dark blue casehardening on the breech block with some light flash pitting, and clear markings. Stock is also fine as re-oiled with scattered scratches and dents, a chip behind the breech lever plate and a repair ahead of it, a chip at the front left of the trigger guard, and overall defined edges. Mechanically excellent. A scarce Harpers Ferry Model 1836 Hall carbine that would make a fine addition to any U.S. Martial collection.
Provenance: The George Moller Collection.
Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500
LOT 188
Rare Simeon North U.S. Contract Model 1840 Type I Hall Breech Loading Percussion Carbine with Ramrod Bayonet - NSN, 52 cal., 26 3/16 inch round bbl., blue/ casehardened finish, walnut stock. This is one of only approximately 500 Model 1840 Type I carbines reportedly
manufactured by Simeon North in 1840 under contract with the U.S. Government based on John H. Hall’s patented breech loading design. North is easily one of the most important gunmakers of the early republic and manufactured U.S. martial arms from 1799 until his death in 1852. This rare Model 1840 Type I Hall carbine features an “L” shaped elbow breech lever mounted on the trigger plate, unlike the “fishtail” lever on the subsequent Type II carbines. It retains its original smooth bore and has a fixed blade front sight and V notch rear sight. Interestingly, this example features a ramrod bayonet and a 26 3/16 inch barrel length as usually seen on a Model 1833 Hall carbine; the limited surviving examples of these Model 1840 Type I carbines are typically seen with a 21 inch barrel and a standard cleaning rod
(reference lot 1164). “NWP” (Nahum W. Patch) inspection initials marked on the left breech end of the barrel, an oval script “NWP” inspection cartouche marked on the left stock flat, and a very faint boxed script “MPL” (Mann Paige Lomax) inspection cartouche (visible only with a flashlight) on top of the buttstock ahead of the buttplate tang. “U.S/S. NORTH/MIDLtn/CONN./1840” marked breech block. A sling ring is fitted near the end of the trigger guard tang. “GDM” (George D. Moller) collection initials marked at the toe of the stock. CONDITION: Good, exhibiting genuine period use with brown patina and scattered moderate pitting overall, and nice markings in the metal. Stock is also good with scattered dents, scuffs, scratches, an absent/cracked section on the right of the forend and in the right of the ramrod channel, a hairline crack on the left flat behind the gas vent, a large repaired cracked section behind the receiver, an absent chipped section behind the left rear of the receiver, cracks on either side of the buttstock, and a nice legible cartouche. Mechanically excellent. Due to hard
period use, these Model 1840 Type I Hall carbines rarely turn up in any condition and this is a rare opportunity to acquire one with a ramrod bayonet!
Collector’s Fact
Only 2,020 Harpers Ferry Model 1836
carbines were produced.
Collector’s Fact
Only 500 Simeon North Model 1840 Type I carbines were manufactured.
Provenance: The George Moller Collection.
Estimate: 4,500 - 6,500
LOT 189
Very Fine U.S. Simeon North Model 1843 Side Lever Hall Breech Loading Saddle Ring Percussion Carbine Dated 1847 - NSN,
52 cal., 21 inch round bbl., brown/blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Approximately 10,500 of these “side lever” Hall Model 1843 carbines
were manufactured by Simeon North in 1844-1853. The 1st and 2nd U.S. Dragoons were among the units issued these carbines during the Mexican-
American War, and more than half are believed to have been rifled for use in the Civil War, making original smoothbore examples like this scarce. Its western
heritage certainly adds to its interest. It has a blade front and V notch rear sight. “U.S./S. NORTH/MIDLtn/CONN./1847” marked breech block. “GWH” (George W. Hamlin)
inspection initials marked on the left of the breech end of the barrel, boxed script “GWH” inspection cartouche marked on the left stock flat, and oval script “WAT” (William A.
Thornton) inspection cartouche marked on the right stock flat. “GDM” (George D. Moller) collection initials marked at the toe of the stock.
CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 80% plus original brown finish with some light scratches, and some patches of light pitting on the middle of the barrel, and the rear band and sling bar turned bright with some patches of light pitting. 70% plus original case colors with some light freckling. Sharp markings in the metal. Retains 60% plus original fiery niter blue finish on
the side lever and spring with some light flaking and smooth brown patina on the balance. Stock is also fine plus with scattered light scratches and dents, defined edges, and crisp cartouches. Mechanically excellent. This is an attractive example of an 1847 dated Hall Model 1843 carbine that would make a fine addition to any U.S. Martial collection.
Provenance: The George Moller Collection.
Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500
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