M1861 Springfield Rifle Musket Dated 1862
58 Caliber with an excellent bore. Barrel, lock, hammer, bands, trigger guard and butt plate are all in their original armory bright finish with no rust or pitting. The markings are excellent and sharp.  All metal edges are sharp showing no wear.  Walnut stock is in excellent condition showing 2 good cartouches on the flat with a rack #2 at the butt plate tang. Wood still has feathering to the grain.  This is an outstanding piece in every respect which I would rate as a 98%+ gun.
$8500.00 - F435

M1855 Harpers Ferry Rifle Musket Dated 1858  
UNFIRED! Excellent Condition. 58 caliber - 40" barrel, standard proof marks at breech plus "WCK" inverted on right side and 1858 date on top. The lockplate is also dated 1858 on the tail and stamped "U.S./HARPERS FERRY" ahead of the hammer. It has a sliding ladder type long range rear sight. The flat opposite the lock has two script cartouches, "JAS" and "LB", plus "WCK", all are clear and sharp. It has a brass nose cap, all other mountings of iron, and was made without a patch box. It is fitted with a standard tulip head ramrod. All iron surfaces are bright having all markings clear and sharp, now has dried grease in many areas. The Maynard tape system is complete and operable. Outstanding stock has sharp crisp edges, raised grain, and clear well struck cartouches.
$9500.00 - JS382

M1861 Norfolk Contract Rifle Mfg. by W.W. Welch, Norfolk, CT Dated 1863
Qty. mfg. - 8,000. Barrel is bright with no rust or pitting. Barrel markings are sharp and clear. Lock stamping and date are sharp and clear. Bore is excellent. Stock is in fine condition with a sharp inspectors cartouche and maker mark. An exceptional contract.
$3895.00 - F313

M1861 Contract Musket by E. Robinson, NY
All metal parts including barrel and lock are bright with light peppering around bolster on lock and barrel. Lock and barrel are dated 1864 with clear inspector marks. Walnut stock has slight bruising in front of right stock flat and on the left stock front showing normal wear. Bore is excellent. Qty. mfg. 30,000.
$2695.00 - F312

M1861 Trenton Contract Musket Dated 1864 w/ Bayonet
Manufactured by Trenton Locomotive and Machine Company. 11,495 manufactured between 1863-1865. Barrel has sharp crisp markings and edges with a beautiful brown patina. 3-leaf sight has 95% original blue. Lock plate, trigger guard, hammer and butt plate all have the same dark brown patina. Original nipple looks unused. Walnut stock is in fine condition with only a few handling marks and a sharp NJ cartouche. Barrel also has a "NJ." marking. Barrel is numbered and stock is rack numbered. Bore is excellent. Bayonet is sharply marked and inspected with a like patina.  If you like guns with a great, untouched patina, like we used to get 30-50 years ago, this one is for you.
$3695.00 - 10-284

P-53 Enfield 1862 lock date
.577 cal.  Brown patina on barrel which appears to have been lightly cleaned at some time - ramrod is original and has "T&CC" stamped near the front. Bore is average. There is deep pitting in metal at nipple on breech of barrel. Barrel markings are good - wood is dry on the butt stock and has numerous initials carved into it. Obviously a gun that has seen quite a bit of action during it's service.
$1795.00 - F114

M1863 Remington Zouave Rifle  
The 58 caliber blued 33" barrel has a 2-leaf folding rear sight, a bar-on-barrel lug for a saber bayonet, is dated at the breech "1863" with standard proofs, and stamped on the left flat at the breech "STEEL" with "R.K.A.." inspector marks. "1863" also is marked on the lock plate behind the hammer and has an eagle over "U.S." ahead of the hammer with "REMINGTON'S/ ILION, N.Y." The brass mounted stock has 2 cartouches on the flat opposite the lock, a brass matchbox having a spare nipple, and an iron tulip head ramrod. Condition is fine to excellent. 98-99% original blue on the barrel, traces of casehardening colors on the lock plate and hammer. The stock is in fine overall condition.  Bore is excellent and appears to be unfired.
$4795.00 - F431

M1863 Zouave Rifle by Remington
58 Caliber with an excellent bore. Barrel has approx. 90%+ of original blue with sharp markings.  Lock plate has traces of original case color with sharp and clear marks. All brass fixtures have a nice mellow patina and don't appear to have ever been polished. The walnut stock is in very good condition with minor handling marks overall. One very small wood chip in ramrod channel and one at nose cap.  Patch box retains its original spare nipple. There are 2 sharp inspector cartouches on the stock flat. A very nice example.
$3995.00 - F392

M1816 Harpers Ferry 2nd Model Dated 1826
69 Caliber. 42" barrel, bayonet lug on top.  Left side of breech is marked "VP" over remnants of the Eagle Head. Opposite lock, inspection mark is present but not discernible, as well as classification mark over number "3". Lock plate is marked with Spread-Winged Eagle over "US" under the brass incline pan and marked "HARPERS FERRY 1826" in three lines reading vertically behind the cock. Assembly letter "V" appears on internal components, as well as brass pan and face of cock. Most parts are marked with a "2." Condition is very good. Wood shows no major loss but has several stress cracks and handling marks overall. Bore is poor. Gun appears to be original flint and is a nice example for its age.
$2495.00 - F423

M1816 Harpers Ferry Type II Dated 1828
69 caliber. 42" barrel proofed "V" / "P" over an eagle with the tang unmarked. The lockplate is marked  Eagle / "US" and "HARPERS/FERRY/1828" in. The flat opposite the lock has an oval cartouch with script letters "AB" and has inspector initials "V" over inverted "PH" on the tail. It has a modern button head ramrod with threaded tip. Overall condition is very good. Original flint. It has smooth dark patina on the iron surfaces with clear markings and the usual roughness around the touch hole. Fine stock having sharp corners, good markings and no cracks, repairs, or restoration. Fine mechanical condition. Bore is poor.
SOLD - F429

M1816 Harpers Ferry Type III Dated 1834
"National Armory Bright". 69 caliber with a very good bore. 42" bright barrel stamped "K/51" in very small fine markings at breech and "V" / "P" / Eagle. Tang is dated 1834. The lockplate is marked Eagle / "US" and "HARPERS/FERRY/1834". The internal parts still show tempering colors. Overall condition is fine to excellent. Original flint. All iron surfaces have a coating of yellowed varnish or dried grease with bright surfaces underneath. Fine to excellent stock, fine mechanical condition. Original flintlocks of this type are scarce and this one is in superb condition.
$6500.00 - F430

M1841 Harpers Ferry Rifle Dated 1851  
54 caliber with a very good bore.  33" barrel. Standard proof marks at breech plus "WW/P" on top left side and 1852 dated tang. The lockplate is marked "HARPERS/FERRY/1851" vertically on the tail and Eagle / US ahead of the hammer. The barrel has the original configuration V-notch rear sight, short front sight, no provision for bayonet, and long upper band. It is fitted with the early brass tipped trumpet head ramrod and inspector initials "JHK" are stamped on the flat opposite the lock. Condition is very good. The iron has been cleaned and now has a steel gray patina with salt and pepper spotting on the barrel but all makings are clear and sharp. The stock is excellent with a rich brown patina, crisp edges, minor handling marks and clear markings. The brass has a nice yellow patina.
$4295.00 - JS380

M1842 Harpers Ferry Dated 1854
69 caliber with a good bore. 42" barrel. Standard proof marks at breech plus "PB/P" on top left side and 1854 dated tang. The lockplate is stamped "HARPERS/FERRY/1854" vertically on the tail and has an eagle over US ahead of the hammer. The long range rear sight is marked "1,2,3,4" on both side rails. The number "3" is stamped on the barrel tang, top of all barrel bands, and on the buttplate tang. It is fitted with a trumpet head ramrod recessed for conical bullets. A clear script "JAS" cartouche is stamped on the flat opposite the lock. Condition is overall fine having very good metal and near mint wood. The iron has been cleaned and now has a smooth gray patina with medium pitting around the nipple. The stock has a couple dents below the trigger plate and mild chipping at the toe of the buttplate but is otherwise unblemished.
$3495.00 - JS381

M1842 Harpers Ferry Smoothbore Musket PA Surcharged
69 Caliber.  Barrel is free of rust and pitting and has a fair amount of brown patina. Barrel is dated 1849 with "AR / P" Harpers Ferry inspection. The lock plate is stamped sharp and clear with an 1845 date with matching patina to the barrel.  Walnut stock has a light cartouche on the flat with a "PA" surcharge mark twice on the flat and once behind the barrel tang.  Overall stock condition is good with a soldiers name, "Powell", carved on the stock.  Ramrod is original as is the bayonet that came with the gun.  A very nice Mexican War/Civil War Musket.
$3795.00 - BR144

M1842 Harpers Ferry Smooth Bore Musket Dated 1852
69 Caliber with a poor bore. Barrel is in good condition with very fine textured pitting. Harpers Ferry proofs are on the barrel with a good 1852 tang date. Lock has sharp markings with the same finish and an 1852 lock date. Walnut stock is in good condition showing typical wear and 2 cartouches on the stock flat.  This is obviously a gun that was used during the Civil War.  Ramrod is original but is very tight in the channel probably due to dirt and corrosion in the ramrod channel.
$2295.00 - F432
M1842 Bayonet - Bayonet is marked "US" with the rounded shoulder defining Civil War production - much rarer than the prewar bayonets.  Bayonet appears to have been with this gun forever.
$275.00 - BAY167

M1842 Harpers Ferry Smooth Bore Musket
Dated 1851
Barrel has good markings including Harpers Ferry inspector marks with some old grease and salt and peppering to metal.  Dated 1851 on barrel and lock.  Walnut stock retains cartouche on left flat and shows signs of having been refinished long ago. Folk Art design applied to stock butt may have been the reason for trying to refinish the stock. 
$2150.00 - F289

M1841 Mississippi Rifle by Robbins & Lawrence, Windsor, VT
54 Caliber with a very good bore.  Total Qty. mfg. 15,000 between 1848-1853. Barrel has a bright finish with no rust with light markings.  The lock has the same finish with very good to fine markings - Dated 1850.  All brass furniture has a nice, pleasing patina. Ramrod is original. Walnut stock shows the usual handling marks but in very good condition.  A very pleasing Mississippi Rifle with Martial Markings but without the Harpers Ferry Price!
$2895.00 - F433

M1861 Colt Special Musket
Lock and barrel dated 1863.  58 Caliber with a very good bore. Barrel has original bright finish with no pitting. Markings are sharp and clear.  Lock and other mountings are in like condition. Oiled walnut stock is in very good condition with 2 sharp cartouches on the stock flat.  There is a small old sliver of wood missing on the front of the trigger guard as shown in pictures. A very nice musket.
$3695.00 - F326

M1855 Springfield Musket
58 Caliber.  Overall condition of the barrel is good but appears to have some light cleaning in the past.  Barrel is dated 1859 with "VP/eagle" sharp and clear. Lock markings are sharp and clear.  Maynard tape primer is in 100% working condition. Walnut stock is in overall good condition with some light handling marks and a good "ESA" cartouche on the flat. Bore is excellent.  A fine Model 1855.
$4495.00 - F366

M1861 Springfield Rifled Musket Dated 1861  
58 Caliber with an average to poor bore. Barrel has a grayish-brown look overall showing signs of light cleaning sometime in the past.  The barrel date and proof marks are light but legible. 3-Leaf sight is original and intact. Nipple is a replacement. Lock markings and date are very good and clear.  Butt plate tang has "US" with "D/16" denoting Co. D 16th man.  Walnut stock is in very good to fine condition with a light cartouche on the left stock flat. Model 1861's dated 1861 are the most sought after muskets at this time.
$3695.00 - F404

M1861 Springfield Rifled Musket Dated 1861
58 Caliber with an average to poor bore. Barrel has a very nice brown patina overall having never been cleaned. "VP/Eagle" is clear but the barrel date is pitted out. Lock plate stampings and date are excellent. Walnut stock has a very old varnish finish which is wearing off and could be easily removed. Left stock flat has a faint cartouche. A very nice untouched and uncleaned musket.
$3350.00 - F409

M1861 Springfield Rifle Musket Dated 1862 
58 Caliber with an excellent bore. Barrel has no rust or pitting with good sharp markings. Lock has sharp markings with its original armory bright polish.  Butt plate, trigger guard, barrel bands and barrel have been lightly cleaned but does not attract from the weapon. Three leaf sight is original with 90% of its original blued color. The walnut stock has minor handling marks with 2 good cartouches on the stock flat.
$4995.00 - F414

M1863 Springfield Type I Mfg on Contract by
Whitney Arms Company
58 Caliber with an excellent bore. Dated 1863 on lock and barrel.  The barrel, bands, trigger guard and butt plate are all in like condition showing much of their original blue but turning to a brown patina in color. The lock plate and hammer show much of the original blue and turning the same. Rear sight is the correct L shape with a middle aperture opening. The walnut stock is fine condition showing 2 nice cartouches on the stock flat.  The Enfield Style ramrod is correct for this gun.  
$3695.00 - JS375

M1866 Springfield Breech Loading Rifle
2nd Model Allen Conversion
Total mfg. 25,000 using the 1863 percussion muskets. They are a 50 caliber center fire.  Breech block date is 1866 with a lock date of 1864. This musket is finished in the bright with the breech block having an original blackened finish.  The lock and hammer have the original case hardened color.  The stock and metal parts are all in what I would describe as 99% or MINT condition.  The stock flat has 2 sharp cartouches.  I don't know that you could improve on this gun.
$3695.00 - F333

M1873 Springfield Carbine
Serial #1137xx. 45/70 Caliber with a very good bore. Metal barrel shows sharp stampings and a nice brown patina finish with very slight pitting toward the muzzle end. Breech block and hammer show traces of case color. Walnut stock is in good condition overall with a very dark look. Going by the serial number, this gun was probably mfg. between 1876-1878. A nice example.
$2395.00 - 10-305

M1884 US Springfield Trapdoor Carbine
Mfg. circa 1886-1889 with Buffington rear sight w/ letter "C" on leaf. Serial #450xxx. Qty. made approx. 20,000.  Barrel has nice even brown patina with good markings, sight has 90% of original blued finish.  Breech retains good case color with sharp markings.  Lock has sharp Eagle and markings.  Wood is in good condition with normal handling marks and wear w/ number "55" stamped at rear butt tang. Cleaning rod in butt - complete and original.
$2195.00 F237

Smith Carbine    
Serial #56xx.  50 Caliber with a fine bore.  Barrel has very light surface pitting but retains much of its original color.  Frame and hammer have traces of the original case color.  All metal markings are sharp and clear. Action and mechanics are sound and tight. Walnut stock and fore stock are in excellent condition with 2 good cartouches on the left stock flat. Would make an excellent gun for shooting!
$2895.00 - F421

Spencer Rifle
Serial #28825 - Serial number range for the 105th PA Vol. Infantry with #28826 being an identified gun to that unit.  Barrel has a nice even brown patina with no rust or pitting. Frame has a matching look. Markings on frame are good with the serial number partially obscured. Barrel with fore stock removed shows the serial number correctly and complete.  Walnut stock is in good condition but appears to have a varnish finish which could be removed if desired.  Walnut fore stock is in excellent condition but appears to have been replaced with an original fore stock and center band with sling swivel.  This work was probably done by Nelson Delany, Reading, PA a gunsmith in the 1860 census.  His name and address are stamped on the barrel in front of the rear sight. This is probably a gun he acquired from a veteran from the 105th PA, worked on it and resold it.
$3895.00 - F434

M1860 Spencer Carbine  
Serial #55xxx. 52 Caliber with a very good bore. All metal surfaces have a brownish patina overall having never been cleaned.  Frame address is clear. Walnut stock and fore stock are in very good condition showing usage with 2 light cartouches behind sling bar mounting.  Mechanics are 100% working and tight. A very nice unaltered Civil War Carbine.
$3950.00 - F405

Merrill Carbine 1st Type  
Serial #5557 ~ total mfg. 14,500.  54 Caliber with a very good bore. Barrel has no rust with a aging patina overall. Breech latch and interior still have a good amount of original blue. Stock has usual handling marks and wear at the sling ring. There appears to be a remnant cartouche on the stock flat. Brass trigger guard, butt plate and patch box have a nice mellow uncleaned patina. Patch box contains an original spare nipple.  A very fine carbine as all were issued and used.  *Note ~ the rear sight has the 100 and 500 yard leaf but is missing the 300 yard leaf.
$3895.00 - F417

Merrill Carbine 2nd Model
Serial #156xx. 54 Caliber. All metal surfaces with the exception of the rear sight are void of any bluing.  Markings are all sharp and clear. The rear sight has approx. 80% of original blue.  The lock is dated "1863". The brass butt plate, trigger guard and barrel band do not appear to have ever been cleaned. Walnut stock is in good condition with the normal handling marks that come with issued carbines. There are 2 good visible cartouches on the stock flat. The bore is very good. All components are 100% original. Overall an above average example.
$3295.00 - DG101

5th Model Burnside Carbine
Serial #19xxx. .54 Caliber with an excellent bore.  Barrel retains approx. 90%+ of its original blue and its original sight. Breech mechanism retains 90%+ of its original blue and case color on trigger.  Breech frame has vivid case color overall including the hammer.  Butt plate retains vivid case color.  Trigger tang has minor loss of blue.  Walnut stock and fore stock are in near mint condition with raised grain feathering on the wood and 2 near perfect cartouches. Inspector initials present at the butt plate, tang and the fore stock at the breech. This gun does not appear to have been fired. This is the best Burnside we have ever offered!
$5995.00 - JS376

5th Model Burnsides Carbine
54 Caliber with an excellent bore. Serial #17862. Barrel retains approx. 75+% of it's original blued finish.  Markings are good.  Receiver is in nice condition with some case color left. Loading lever and block have a good amount of original blued finish. Walnut stock and fore stock have a few minor handling marks with 2 good cartouches on the left stock flat. The gun could be cleaned, which would bring the colors out even better. A very nice example.
$3295.00 - F418

M1862 Joslyn Carbine
52 Caliber Rimfire. Barrel and breech are rust and pit free with blued finish getting a brownish patina. Breech block stampings and inspection are sharp and clear as well as the lock plate markings. Breech block is dated "1862". Serial #3404 matching breech block and barrel tang. Bore and breech are in excellent condition. Walnut stock is in very good condition showing some wear and handling marks with 2 excellent "FDL" cartouches above sling bar on stock flat. Brass trigger guard, butt plate and barrel ring have a nice mellow patina and have sharp inspector marks. This carbine is a Transitional Model having a spring loaded latch that was later found on all 1864 Models making it a very scarce and rare carbine. Ref. Flayderman page 514. This gun was used and is in wonderful mechanical condition.
$3495.00 - F306

M1863 Maynard Carbine  
.50 Caliber. Serial #204xx. Bore is MINT.  The barrel retains approx. 95% of its original blue with very slight wear on the rear edges. The frame has 50%+ of its original case color. The hammer has 95% of its original blue.  Walnut stock has 2 fine cartouches and is in perfect condition with the exception of a small chip at the heal of the butt plate. A fine + carbine.
$3695.00 - F349

M1859 Sharps Brass Mounted Carbine
Serial #305xx ~ very early.  Barrel and tang serial numbers match. 52 Caliber. Barrel shows no rust or pitting but there is virtually no finish left. All markings are sharp and clear. The barrel is void of the normal New Model marking and is 21 5/8" versus the normal 22" which is exactly correct for the first guns manufactured with Sharps utilizing barrels left over from the M1853. The breech and lock are in very good to fine condition with no finish left.  Brass is all original with a mellow patina. The bore is fine. The walnut stock and fore stock are very good with a small repair at the bottom of the butt plate ~ to me it looks like a factory repair during manufacturing. Needless to say, Brass Mounted guns are in high demand and very hard to come by. This is a very nice example.
$7295.00 - F373

M1863 Sharps New Model Carbine
Serial #C206xx.  .52 Caliber with an excellent bore. Barrel retains 90% of its original blue starting to turn brown. All markings are sharp and clear.  The breech and trigger guard area are in very fine condition with the case color having a silvery look. All metal parts have marks that are crisp and clear including inspector marks. The wood is in fine condition with very minor handling marks and 2 good cartouches behind the sling bar. Mechanics are strong and 100%. There is some pitting on the top of the sliding breech and nipple area.  
$4695.00 - KR105

M1863 Sharps Carbine  
Serial #C21848. 52 Caliber. Bore is average showing signs of improper cleaning after firing (may clean to better condition).  Barrel has approx. 80%+ original finish with good markings. It has its original long range sight. All other metal surfaces are in like condition.  Walnut stock and fore stock are in fine condition with 2 good cartouches under the sling bar. 
$3750.00 - F362

M1863 Sharps Carbine
.52 Caliber with a good bore. Serial #C15XXX.  All metal parts has a nice even brown patina with good clear markings. Long range site is complete. Pellet primer is missing the interior spring and cap cover. One tang screw, sling bar screw and frame appear to have been replaced. Wood is in average condition with no cracks but showing an interesting pattern on both sides of stock and wrist of tack marks with indentation in the wood and a lot of the tack shanks minus the brass heads still in place. Consistent with the way Indians would decorate their guns during the Indian War. A well used gun - if only this gun could talk.
$2895.00 - F155

Model 1870's Altered Sharps Rifle - 1st Type
Serial #374xx. Caliber 50-70 with an excellent bore.  Total qty. mfg. 1,300.  Barrel has a salt and peppered finish with light oxidation to the metal.  Receiver and lock have a light patina overall with sharp lettering.  Sights and ramrod are correct for the alteration.  Barrel length is 34 1/2" which makes it a rare configuration. Walnut stock is in good condition with normal handling marks as you would expect for a gun  that was used in the Civil War and Post-Civil War Era.
$4950.00 - KR106

Zouave Sabre Bayonet with Leather Scabbard  
Blade is in bright condition showing a very small portion of light pitting on one spot.  Brass handle is in excellent condition with its original finish, having never been polished.  Leather scabbard is in fine condition with one crack in the surface area. Brass is in excellent condition with a nice patina. Both pieces have a "C" inspection.
$695.00 - BAY165

58 Caliber US Bayonet with Leather Scabbard
$595.00 - BAY153

M1855 Rifle Bayonet
"US" marked bayonet is in Excellent condition.
$425.00 - BAY164

GUN

TOOLS

Brass Picket Bullet Mold
Picket Type bullet for a County Rifle ~ both Confederate and Union use, more often Confederate.
$395.00

1863 Combs Tool for Colt Special Musket
Ref. page 158 Gun Tools Volume 1 by Dorsey.  Near Mint condition with LOTS of original blue finish.
$165.00 - JS 229

US 1855 Mainspring Vise
Ref. page 246 Gun Tools Volume 1 by Dorsey. Excellent Condition.
$125.00 - JS 230

Civil War Carbine Cleaning Brush
28" long. Appears to be complete and never broken.
$125.00

Arsenal Gang Mold
This Marshall .44 Cal Colt Mold marked 44R #75 and inspected by A.H.K. who was Albert H. Kirkham, government inspector from 1862-1863.  The mold is in excellent condition with excellent walnut handles and about 40% original case color. Arsenal molds are becoming very rare and hard to find.
$1195.00