GUN FALL 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, October 31, 2017.
RARE 1809 DATED MODEL 1807 SPRINGFIELD "INDIAN CARBINE". SPRINGFIELD 1807 NSN 54 Cal. 54. This very rare US pattern was made between 1807-1809 as gifts for "friendly Indians". This gun orig flint, has been converted to percussion in standard configuration 47-1/2" overall with 33-1/4" smooth bore bbl with "PV" eagle head proofs and "US" stamped on top. Lock is well marked "US / eagle / SPRINGFIELD" forward of hammer and "1809" at rear. Buttplate is also marked with matching "1809" date. This gun is full stock and pin retained with brass mounts. PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: This is among the nicest "as found" examples of this scarce gun we have seen with dark smooth patina overall; pitting especially at bolster. Stock has hand worn patina with several chips and pieces missing along ramrod channel above lock and forward of lock. Functional with clean smooth bore. 52332-110 JS (3,500-4,500)