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    LOT 1303
Very Scarce Experimental U.S. Springfield Model 1870 Rolling Block Saddle Ring Carbine - NSN, 50-70 U.S. Govt cal., 22 inch round bbl., bright/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1870, this very scarce carbine is one of only 314 manufactured at Springfield Armory under a royalty agreement with Remington. These few hundred carbines, as well as 1,008 rifles, were manufactured for trials testing in which they competed against many entrants, including the Springfield Trapdoor, which was ultimately chosen. The most distinguishing features on this carbine is the “eagle/U.S./ SPRINGFIELD/1870” marking on the right of the receiver, the smaller hammer spur and thumb piece on the breech block, and the longer Springfield style forearm which measures 11 3/4 inches. It also has the standard two-line Remington address and patent dates on the upper tang, is fitted with blade and folding ladder sights, and a saddle ring bar is mounted on the left of the frame and wrist with a saddle ring. A script “J.S.” is hand carved on the left of the stock. Some sources claim that a number of these carbines, and other arms from the trial, were carried by the 8th Cavalry during the Red River War. “GDM” (George D. Moller) collection initials marked at the toe of the stock. Includes wood tampion.
CONDITION: Good, showing a mix or dark grey patina and silvered case colors on the frame with the balance of the metal showing a mottled grey-brown patina and clear markings. The refinished wood is also good with the above stated carving, a series of small splices and fillers on the right side, and a few hairline cracks, one in the left from the buttplate to the wrist. Mechanically excellent. An exceptionally rare experimental U.S. carbine! Provenance: The George Moller Collection. Estimate: 5,500 - 8,500
Territory) is branded in large letters on the left rear of the buttstock. “GDM” (George D. Moller) collection initials marked at the toe of the stock. CONDITION: Fine, retaining 80% original blue finish on the barrel with some areas lightly thinning to a brown patina, and a few scratches. 20% original case colors, strong in protected areas, with the balance displaying a mix of gray with smooth mottled brown patina. Wood is fine with attractive raised grain, some light scratches, and the branded letters as mentioned above. Mechanically excellent. Provenance: The George Moller Collection. Estimate: 2,500 - 3,750
LOT 1305
Fine Indian War Era U.S. Sharps New Model 1863 Metallic Cartridge Conversion Saddle Ring Carbine - Serial no. 79420, 50-70 U.S. Govt cal., 22 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. This Sharps was originally manufactured in 1863-1865 as a percussion carbine for use in the Civil War, and was one of 31,098 carbines returned by the U.S. Government to Sharps Rifle Manufacturing Co. in 1867, who received a contract for refurbishment and alteration of their rifles for use with metallic cartridges. This example features a sleeved barrel with three-groove rifling done at the time of alteration, and standard markings and features. “C” and “G.C” (George Curtis) inspection initials marked on the left side of the breech end of the barrel, and “64” marked underneath the barrel. Script “EF” (Edward Flather) boxed Civil War inspection cartouche marked on the left of the wrist above the saddle bar. Script “DFC” (David F. Clark)
ribbon inspection cartouche marked on the left center of the buttstock, typically found on these rebuilt alteration carbines. “GDM” (George D. Moller) collection initials marked at the toe of the stock. CONDITION: Fine, retaining 40% arsenal refurbished blue finish on the barrel with scattered mild spotting. 50% case colors strongest in protected areas with scattered mild spotting. Wood is also fine with some light scratches, dents, chips, an absent section to the left of the receiver tang, and crisp cartouches. Mechanically excellent. Provenance: The George Moller Collection. Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 1306
John Broughton New York U.S.A. 1866 Marked Lever Action Rolling Block U.S. Army Prototype/Patent Model - NSN, 54 cal., 4 5/8 inch round bbl., brass finish, walnut stock. John Broughton of New York designed this lever action rolling block single shot action in 1866 and received patent number 76,595 for this design on April 14, 1868. Official records from the 1867 Paris Universal Exposition (World’s Fair) indicate Broughton brought a model of this design (likely this very piece) to show to U.S. representatives and others. The design was subsequently submitted to the U.S. military’s 1872 rifle trials along with two other rifles of Broughton’s design. It is inscribed “John Broughton/New York./U.S.A./1866” on top at the breech. The construction is essentially all brass aside from the stubby walnut forearm and stock. The barrel is smoothbore. CONDITION: Fine with dark aged patina on most of the surfaces, some bright golden tones in protected areas, rough edges on the stock (original), and mild scratches, and dings. Mechanically fine. This is a very rare chance to own a prototype/patent model of an ingenious early American breech loading rifle. Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000
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Collector’s Fact
Only 314 Experimental U.S. Springfield Rolling Block carbines were produced under a royalty agreement with Remington.
 LOT 1304
Desirable U.S. Colorado Territory Marked Spencer Model 1865 Repeating Saddle Ring Carbine - Serial no. 16543, 50 Spencer cal., 20 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Most of the Model 1865 Spencer carbines were manufactured in 1865 and 1866 after the end of the Civil War. Many were used during Reconstruction and in the Indian Wars before the Springfield Trapdoors were widely issued. Many Spencers were also used by Native Americans during the Indian Wars including against Custer’s cavalry at Little Bighorn. This example has small inspection marks, faint boxed script “EAW” (Elijah A. Williams) and “DAP” (Dwight A. Perkins) inspection cartouches on the left side of the stock, blade and folding ladder sights, the Stabler cutoff, and standard Spencer markings. “U.S./COL. TER.” (U.S. Colorado
           




















































































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