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(EL-MR425) SPENCER SPORTING RIFLE

28” bbl, orig sights, VG shootable bore, orig wood has a couple of minor cracks on the forearm but is still sound and solid with a nicely figured grain-possibly a light coat of linseed oil added but generally VG+ cond. Overall metal is VG with a plum brown patina coloration, correct folding tang sight. Nice, clean, all orig little gun. e

A $2,995

(EL-MR427) FACTORY ENGRAVED SPENCER SPORTING RIFLE

28” full round bbl, orig sights, orig wood generally VG. This gun appears to be engraved by Nimschke; fairly elaborately with a ribbon banner on both sides of the receiver; the balance of the work is done in a scroll pattern-only about 3 or 4 of these Spencer’s were ever engraved. Overall gun in generally VG cond with 75% toning bbl blue, the receiver is nickel plated and retains about 25% of the orig nickel. All orig, scarce little gun. e

A $24,000

(10-648) VERY RARE CIVIL WAR ERA 9 SHOT LEMAT PINFIRE REVOLVER

36 Caliber, 9 Shot with an under bbl of about Caliber 44. Overall gun is in beautiful cond with a considerable amount of orig bright blue, some turning brown, exc case colors on the recoil shield and the protected areas of the frame. Checkered walnut grips are fine with the correct Lanyard loop in the butt. Mechanically crisp, exc markings. Very rare gun-only several of these have been encountered in the pinfire version. Definitely used by the Confederate Army. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 21,000.

(10-558) CASED MAYNARD 1873 MODEL 15 FOUR BBL SET

Very interesting outfit: one of the bbls is a 30" rapid taper lightweight marked 'Stevens Pope' in 22 Caliber. Another one is a 25-25 Single Shot, the 3rd one is a 40-40 Maynard and there's a 20 Gauge shotgun bbl. All fitted in a case with numerous accessories such as 44 Maynard Model 1873 bullet starter, 25-20 Single Shot Model 1882 bullet starter, powder flask and various reloading supplies as well as a couple shooting kits with numerous cartridges in it; also parts, bolts and misc items. Gun is fitted with a 3/4" scope that is very uniquely off-set; also fitted on the gun is a target folding tang sight. Very unique set; the wood is of a 3X quality, nicely checkered with a Swiss style buttplate. General overall cond is fine with most all bbl blue remaining, receiver is mostly a gun metal gray coloration, case colors have turned kind of nickelly. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $8,750

(10-564) MODEL 1865 MAYNARD PERCUSSION TWO BBL SHOOTING OUTFIT

One bbl is .35 Caliber, 26", fine shiny bore, 95%+ lustrous blue; the other is a 20 bore, 26", VG+ bore. Frame case colors have turned a soft nickelly color, correct vernier tang style tang sight,VG+ buttstock retains most orig varnish; complete with the following accoutrements: Mass Arms Co. double cavity bullet mold, a Matthewman powder flask, four brass 20 gauge Maynard casings, ten brass .35 Caliber Maynard casings, a bullet casing re-sizer and a hardwood 20 bore tamper. All housed in a sturdy modern-made wood casing. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $1,775

(EL-MR371) MARTIALLY INSPECTED SMITH'S PATENT CIVIL WAR SRC

Excellent overall with exc bore, 95% darkening bbl blue, nice case colors visible on protected areas of the receiver. Exc walnut and cartouches, correct saddlering and ring bar. It looks like this one didn't see any action. e

A $ 3,750

(10-510) SPENCER CONTRACT MODEL OF 1865 SRC

Three groove rifling, VG+ bore, maritally inspected, Stabler cut-off, 90%+ darkening bbl blue-balance turning blue plum, considerable vivid case colors visible on frame, orig sights and saddlering; exc walnut. e

A $ 4,950

(10-580) MARTIALLY MARKED MAYNARD 2ND MODEL SRC IN .50 CALIBER

Fine shiny bore, exterior metal is a dark plum blue brown coloration with scattered pitting, VG solid wood with two VG cartouches on the left side. e

A $ 1,395

(9-1024) SMITH CIVIL WAR PERCUSSION SRC IN .50 CALIBER

21-5/8” barrel, VG+ shiny bore, 90% darkening barrel blue, the balance turning a dark blue plum coloration, traces of case colors remaining on the frame, the balance is darkening, original sights, near fine walnut. Great looking example. e

A $ 3,500

(10-584) BRASS TACK & RAWHIDE DECORATED SPENCER MODEL 1860 SRC

Serial number 31,XXX. Caliber 52. Overall gun shows a fair amount of weathering with light pitting here and there on the barrel and receiver, metal is a dark brown patina coloration. Wood weathered with 6 brass tacks on forearm and 52 brass tacks on the buttstock. A 6” long piece of raw hide is sinew stitched to central area of stock as well. Rear sight is missing but the rear sling ring is intact. This is a most colorfully decorated Spencer and has undoubtedly seen Indian usage. e

A $ 6,500

(10-651) SPENCER MODEL 1865 SRC IN .56-50

20” barrel, late example with British proof marks and in extraordinary condition. Virtually all lustrous barrel blue intact, most all vivid case colors visible on the entire frame, hammer, lever, action and buttplate, correct sights, Stabler cut-off. Near excellent walnut with excellent cartouches; complete with sling rings. Very tough to beat this one! ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 12,995

(10-524) SCARCE CIVIL WAR RIFLE: THE MODEL 1854 YAGER RIFLE

One of approximately 2,500 that were imported into the U.S. with adapted ramrod and channel. Rear sight missing the curved slide-otherwise complete with original sling rings, VG wood, metal is basically a dark yellowish patina coloration. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 1,750

(8-715) U.S. BALL & WILLIAMS BALLARD CARBINE IN .44 CALIBER

24” octagon barrel with double leaf rear sight. VG condition overall. Metal is a dark plum brown coloration. Light coat of varnish added to solid wood. Complete with sling rings. e

A $ 1,275

(10-574) SPENCER CIVIL WAR CARBINE IN CALIBER .52 RIMFIRE

22” barrel, rigid rear sight, overall metal has turned a dark patina coloration, forearm is missing a small piece next to the frame, excellent buttstock with inspection marks near buttplate, possibly arsenal replacement. e

A $ 2,250

(10-562) SPENCER MODEL 1865 CONTRACT TWO BARREL BANDED MUSKET

Fine bore, original sights, correct cleaning rod. Original wood in generally VG condition with only very minor handling mars. Metal is in fine condition; barrel has turned mostly a plum blue coloration with good traces of case color on the receiver. All original. e

A $ 2,950

(10-575) SPENCER LEVER ACTION SPORTING RIFLE

26” full round bbl, VG+ shootable bore, correct sights include orig folding tang and rear bbl. Orig wood retains a considerable amount of orig varnish and is in exc cond; rifle style buttplate. Overall metal appears to have been originally nickeled and shows signs of rather poor cleaning-some very minor pitting; crisp action. Nice looking little gun. One of approximately 1,600 Sporting Arms that were made in this model. e

A $ 2,250

(9-786) SPENCER MODEL 1865 SADDLERING CARBINE IN .50 CALIBER

6-groove rifling, Stabler cut-off example. Excellent bore, original 20” barrel retains 80%+ blue, the balance starting to tone, considerable case colors on the receiver, hammer and buttplate, the balance darkening. Clean smooth metal, sharp corners, excellent walnut looks very near new. Extractor missing, original sights. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 2,875

(10-509) SPENCER NEW MODEL 1867 3-BANDED MILITARY MUSKET

One of approximately 5,000 made with 6-grooved rifling, Stabler cut-off switch and marked ‘NM’ at the breech of the barrel. Original wood is in excellent condition with the correct Military cartouches. Overall metal is excellent with 75% original thinning case colors, barrel retains a considerable amount of original blue which is slightly toning in areas, correct sling swivels, fine bore. Excellent overall condition; hard to find. Nice, clean little gun. e

A $ 3,100

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