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CIVIL WAR GREENE BOLT ACTION, UNDERHAMMER RIFLE, WITH BAYONET One of the most unusual weapons of the war, the Greene Breechloading Rifle, with its underhammer design and unusual oval-shaped bore was the first American military bolt-action rifle.   These arms were manufactured by A. H. Waters of Millbury, Massachusetts. Approximately 1,500 Greene Rifles were produced for sale in the United States. Only 900 were purchased by the U.S. Army. Unlike other underhammer arms, these rifles required the percussion cap to be placed on a cone that was located under the barrel. When the hammer was cocked, there was nothing to hold the cap in place. These frequently fell off, often at inopportune times.   The Greene also required the loading of two bullets, one of which served as a gas seal. In the initial loading sequence, a bullet was inserted, followed by a powder charge, then a second bullet. The first bullet actually left the muzzle when the rifle was discharged, while the second remained in the breech to prevent propellant gasses from escaping. When the rifle was re-loaded, this bullet was advanced into the bore, followed by a powder charge and a new "gas seal" bullet. The process would be continually repeated; thus each bullet saw dual use - first as a breech gas seal, and next as a projectile on the subsequent shot.  This one is in excellent condition, with a good amount of original color.   Someone removed the sling attachments, but otherwise complete and in great condition and includes the proper bayonet which itself is very hard to find!  $ 3595.00

CIVIL WAR SPENCER CARBINE S/N 10994 Receiver has  "Spencer Repeating / Rifle Co. Boston Mass / Pat'd March 6, 1860" marking, and the serial number 44690 with all markings being strong. Walnut stock is in good condition with no cartouches evident.  All metal is smooth with the barrel color being a mixture of brownish grey.   Mechanics are fine, with a decent bore.  All original Civil War features, except that the magazine tube has the later grooved end cap (which is easily changed). A very nice Civil War Spencer!    SOLD!!

			DOUBLE BARREL PISTOL Beautiful gentleman's pistol with engraved brass frame, engraved trigger guard, nice checkered grip with inlayed shield and iron clamshell patchbox on butt, and a nice twist to the barrel. About 8-1/2" overall length. Trigger spring on left is weak, but otherwise mechanically fine.  $ 695.00

L.B. TAYLOR SINGLE SHOT DERINGER 32 Caliber Rim-Fire The barrel slides forward to load a single, rim-fire cartridge. The barrel markings are: "L.B. Taylor & Co. Chicopee Mass". The brass is all very nice, with a smooth toned-down paina. Only about 1800 of these were made from 1868 to 1870. $ 650.00

MOORE'S PATENT FRONT LOADING REVOLVER 32 Caliber Teat-Fire An attempt to get by the Rollins White patents, these took a front loaded teat-fire cartridge. This one has had all the iron cleaned to near bright, with some areas of old pitting on the cylinder. The barrel markings are: "Moore's Pat. Fire Arms Co. Brooklyn N.Y." and the cylinder marked: "D. Williamson's Patent Jan. 5, 1864". The brass is all very nice, with attractive escroll engraving.  $ 595.00

REMINGTON-ELLIOT DERINGER  22 Caliber Rim-Fire Attractive five-shot deringer with a stationary barrel and revolveing firing pin. Barrel markins are "Manufactured by E. Remington & Sons, Ilion, NY / Elliot's Patents, May 29, 1860 - Oct. 1, 1861" all very readable. Walnut grips are in good condition.  These were made from 1863 into the 1870's.  This one has a relatively low serial number of 2317. SOLD!!

			U.S. MODEL 1816 FLINTLOCK PISTOL by North Attractive single-shot flintlock pistol. Lock markings are "S. North" over an eagle flanked with "U" and an "S" over "Midln Con" with "S. North" being very weak.  Barrel markings are "P / US " and "N. Carolina" (not sure about the age of the Carolina mark).   All metal is fairly smooth, with some light pitting in areas. The jaw screw seems to be newer.  The wood is good with some dings and  some initials on the back side. No cartouches visible.  SOLD!!

		CASED MARIETTE PEPPERBOX REVOLVER Gilles Mariette, an arms manufacturer in Cheratte, Belgium, pateneted the cluster revolver (pepperbox) with double action in 1837. This percussion-era weapon is distinguished by its mutliple rotating barrel design, with barrels, that instead of being bored from a single block, were screwed separately onto individual chambers milled into a rotating breechblock.  This one is a beautiful, heavily engraved, cased version of a four barreled pepperbox with bullet mold, and cap case (both of hard rubber).  One of the percussion nipples is broken off, but could be replaced. The top of the original case is gone, and someone has replaced it with a frame so that the interior is displayed through glass.  This can be hung on a wall or rest on a shelf for a striking display piece!   $ 2195.00

		LEFAUCHEUX BREVETE PIN FIRE REVOLVER Absolutely gorgeous with engraving on the frame, loading gate, cylinder backstop, and butt strap, butt plate, etc. Retains much of the original bluing on the cylinder, frame, and loading gate. Side of the barrel is marked "E. Lefaucheux / (illeg) Brevete". Cylinder wears the early definitive Leige proof mark of the letters "E / L G" all enclosed in an elongated circle. Serial number is 20151. The grips retin their varnished finish wit no real wear. An integrated lanyard swivel with ring is part of the buttstrap. Revolver mechanics are sharp and crisp. An excellent, good-looking collectible pinfire revolver. SOLD!!

			COLT "BREVETE" MODEL 1851 NAVY This is a beautiful .36 caliber European copy of the Colt Navy!   Markings on top of the barrel are simply "Colt / Brevete".   Mechanically fine, with very smooth metal, and a fair amount of blue on the barrel.  There is nice floral engraving on the frame, cylinder, butt strap and trigger guard!  The wedge has been replaced with someone's better idea. SOLD!!

U.S. MODEL 1816 WICKHAM CONTRACT FLINTLOCK MUSKET Dated 1830 Nice unconverted martial flintlock musket.  Walnut stock is nice and dark with one sliver missing just behind the nose cap.  Two cartouches are visible, but are weak.   Lock markings behind the hammer, being "Phila / 1830" in two vertical lines are very strong.  The markings in front of the hammer "U.S. / M.T. Wickham" are somewhat obscured by moderate pitting from firing.  The breach markings being a "P" in a depressed circle and and stamped "U.S." are readable with the "P" being strong.  All metal is brown and smooth with the exception of the lock in front of the hammer, and the breach on the lock side, which exhibits moderate pitting consistent with use.  The frizzen has been relined after wearing from use and that lining has worn through as well.  This gun was fired! A nice honest martial flintlock!   $ 2495.00

 

		CIVIL WAR MOORE SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER The silvered and engraved brass frame,  trigger guard and butt strap have approximately 20% of the silver remaining, while the barrel and cylinder retain patches of the original blue, and the grips still have the majority of their varnish. This used a brass cased, rim-fire cartridge, which resulted in a lawsuit by Smith & Wesson that limited ended production by 1863.  A beautiful specimen of a weapon known to have been privately purchased by Union officers and enlistedmen during the Civil War!  STOLEN!

Edged Weapons

RARE DATED & INSPECTED U.S. MODEL 1850 FOOT OFFICER'S SWORD This is a nice, used example of the iconic Union Foot Office'r Sword of the Civil War. Manufactured by Ame's and inspected & dated 1850. In this first year of production Ames produced only 250 blades in the 32" length that is featured here. The blade is marked "U.S." over the inspector's initials "A.D.K." over the date "1850". The blade is fully etched and the guard retains remnants of gold gilding. The shark skin and wire wrap on the grip are intact. No scabbard, but this may be the only 32" blade of this type that you will ever see!   $ 1595.00

U.S. MODEL 1840 1840 MEDICAL STAFF OFFICER'S SWORD by W.H. Horstmann of Philadelphia Nice Civil War Medical Staff sword, marked "W.H. / Horstmann / & Sons / Philadelphia" and "United States Medical Staff" etched on one side amidst floral displays, and the US eagle with "E Pluribus Unum" in a ribbon and additional floral etchings on the other side.  The oval blade has no pitting, but has dulled to a silver-grey. No dents, dings or real damage anywhere.... a nice Civil War sword!  An example of this sword can be seen in John Thillman's Civil War Army Swords on pages 149 - 152.   SOLD!!

MILITIA OFFICERS SWORD WITH WONDERFUL ETCHED BLADE AND IVORY GRIP Circa 1825   Overall length of sword is 35" with a 30-3/4" blade.  The blade is beautifully etched with a cannon tube crossed with a sword, flags and other trophies amidst floral motif on one side; and a panel with 22 six pointed stars and floral motif on the other.  The grip is of ivory or bone, with cracks on both sides and about a 1" X 1/4" piece missing on one side.  The throat washer is still there and in good shape, and the scabbard is undamaged, with a mixture of brown and bright metal. A very nice early sword!    $ 1195.00

SABER BAYONET FOR PLYMOUTH RIFLE by Collins & Company - Hartford, Connecticut Very bright blade with most of its original luster and no damage.  Clear markins of "Collins & Co. / Hartford / Conn."  Brass grip is in perfect condition.   Strong brass mounted, leather scabbard has a split seam on the backside, but is rock solid.  SOLD!!

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