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LOT 1163
Scarce Simeon North U.S. Contract Model 1833 Hall Breech Loading Percussion Rifled Saddle Ring Carbine with Triangular Ramrod Bayonet - NSN, 52 cal., 26 3/16 inch round bbl., brown/casehardened finish, walnut stock. The Model 1833 is very significant as the first adopted U.S. martial percussion firearm and also the first U.S. martial arm to employ an underbarrel bayonet that slides into the ramrod
channel. 1,028 were manufactured in .58 caliber in 1834, and 6,135 were manufactured in .52 caliber in 1836-1839. Originally issued in smoothbore, this example has been updated with six-groove rifling at some point during it’s service life and remains in .52 caliber. The Model 1833 was primarily used by the 1st and 2nd U.S. Dragoons in the Indian
Wars, including the Seminole Wars in Florida, and some remained in use during the Civil War, though by then they were considered obsolete. “U.S/S. NORTH/MIDLtn/CONN/1837” (the date is faint) marked breech block. “NWP” (Nahum W. Patch) inspection initials marked on the left breech end of the barrel, and an oval script “NWP” inspection cartouche marked on the left stock flat. The implement compartment on the underside of the buttstock contains a ball puller and combination pick/screwdriver. CONDITION: Very good, retaining 40% brown finish with some light flaking, light pitting, some light scratches, and a patch of dings on the right breech end of the receiver. 85% plus dark oil-quenched blue case colors on the breech block with a few patches of light surface corrosion. Stock is good as moderately worn during period of usage with scattered scratches and dents, a crack ahead of the lever on the underbelly, separated cracks visible on either side behind the receiver, and a defined cartouche. Mechanically excellent. Provenance: The George Moller Collection. Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500
LOT 1164
Rare Simeon North U.S. Contract Model 1840 Type I Hall Breech Loading Percussion Saddle Ring Carbine - NSN, 52 cal., 21 inch round bbl., brown/casehardened finish, walnut stock. This is one of only approximately 500 Model 1840 Type I carbines 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.
“NWP” (Nahum W. Patch) inspection initials marked on the left breech end of the barrel, and an oval script “NWP” (faint/partial) inspection cartouche marked on the left stock flat. “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 gray patina and scattered moderate pitting overall, and sharp markings in the metal. Stock is also good with scattered dents and various cracks including one ahead of the breech lever on the underbelly and around the buttplate, and two repaired cracked sections behind the receiver. Mechanically excellent. These Model 1840 Type I Hall carbines rarely turn up in any condition and this is a rare opportunity to acquire one! Provenance: The George Moller Collection. Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000
LOT 1165
Very Scarce U.S. Harpers Ferry Model 1841 Hall Breech Loading Percussion Rifle Dated 1841 with Bayonet - NSN, 52 cal., 32 5/8 inch round bbl., brown/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Only 4,213 Hall Model 1841 percussion rifles were manufactured in 1841 and 1842. Most of the relatively short production run utilized the “fishtail” breech lever like this example, which is also found on the Model 1840 Type II Hall carbines. It has blade and notch sights, brown lacquer finished iron hardware, casehardened breech block marked “H. FERRY/ US/1841”, and a button head ramrod. “GDM” (George D. Moller) collection initials marked at the toe of the stock. Includes socket bayonet and reproduction leather sling. CONDITION: Good with smooth gray and brown patina, mild pitting mostly concentrated on the receiver, and
defined breech block markings. Stock is very good with some light scratches and dents, a few chips in the ramrod channel, two cracks ahead of the lower tang, and a chip ahead of the comb. Mechanically excellent. Included bayonet is very good with scattered light pitting. Provenance: The George Moller Collection. Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500
LOT 1166
Very Scarce U.S. Harpers Ferry Model 1841 Transitional Hall Breech Loading Percussion Rifle Dated 1841 with Bayonet - NSN, 52 cal., 32 5/8 inch round bbl., brown/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Only 4,213 Hall Model 1841 percussion rifles were manufactured in 1841 and 1842. Most of the relatively short production run utilized the “fishtail” breech lever, which is also found on the Model 1840 Type II Hall carbines, unlike this transitional example which has the early spur style breech lever. It has blade and notch sights, brown lacquer finished iron hardware, casehardened breech block marked “H. FERRY/US/1841”, and a button head ramrod. “GDM” (George D. Moller) collection initials marked at the toe of the stock. Includes socket bayonet and period leather sling. CONDITION: Good with smooth gray and brown patina, mild pitting mostly concentrated on the receiver, and defined breech block markings. Stock is very good with some light scratches and dents, some chipped/absent sections on the right side of the forend, a repaired chip at the right rear of the receiver, a crack ahead of the buttplate tang, and some chips at the toe. Mechanically
excellent. Included bayonet is fine with scattered light pitting, sling is very good with some light age related wear and cracking.
Provenance: The George Moller Collection.
Collector’s Fact
Approximately only 500 Simeon North Model 1840 Type I carbines were produced.
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Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500