GUN FALL 2015
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/5/2015
RARE CIVIL WAR LINDNER CARBINE. EDWARD LINDNER CIVIL WAR CARBINE NSN .58 Cal. .58. 20” rnd bbl. This is the first type marked “EDWARD LINDNER’S / PATENT. / MARCH 29. 1859.” on top of the breechblock/loading chamber. Inspector initials appear on various parts of the gun. Only 892 of these were made, 391 of which were received by the Ordnance Dept. in November of 1861 and issued to the First Michigan Cavalry. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Good to very good overall, gun appears all original and matching. Metal with old cleaning is overall bright/gray with scattered staining and light pitting. Stock is well fit with hairline crack just forward of lock. Mechanically gun functions, with crisp discernible rifling in bore. 49059-243 JS (2,500-3,500)