GUN FALL 2015
The live portion of this session begins on Monday, October 5, 2015.
CIVIL WAR GREENE BREECH LOADING PERCUSSION CARBINE. GREENE BREECH LOADING PERCUSSION CARBINE 1363 .54 Cal. .54, 18" rnd bbl. Gun has small British proofs on most every part and a large crown over "VR" on lock just forward of "MASS. ARMS CO / CHICOPEE FALLS/U.S.A. 1856". Tang is marked "GREENE'S PATENT / JUNE 27TH 1854.". Primer door is marked "MAYNARD'S PATENT SEP.22 1845". This is a unique and scarce arm made in the US for British contract prior to American Civil War. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Very fine overall, bbl and receiver retains about 80% of its thinning blue finish. Breech is gray/brown overall with staining and light pitting. Lock and hammer and Maynard primer door retain muted case colors being overall silver/gray with crisp markings. Stock is sound and well fit with numerous small storage dings, dents and scratches. Buttplate and patch box have traces of finish, overall gray/brown with light pitting. Mechanically gun is excellent with bright, crisp bore. 49059-242 JS (4,000-6,000)