November 15 & 16, 2022 Extraordinary Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/15/2022
Interesting falling block percussion carbine made by John H. Rider of Frederick, Maryland in 1861, possibly a gift for his brother George Rider who rode with Company C, 2nd Maryland Cavalry C.S.A., or, as stated by consignor, made as a prototype to the Confederacy, with gun insufficient to handle large military powder charge and was turned down. Gun has 12" octagonal-to-round blued .45 caliber rifled barrel with blade front sight and unusual rear sight. Falling block single shot percussion action similar to a Cosmopolitan carbine in looks with latching lever and push button release. Walnut stock with iron hardware. Gun is unmarked except under buttplate it is stamped "J.H. RIDER MAKER 1861, FREDERICK, MD". Comes with consignor research. Pictured on pg. 27 of "Gunsmiths of Maryland" by Hartzler and Whisker. CONDITION: Metal turning a brown plum patina with some light pitting. Wood has dark finish with light scratches and dings. An interesting piece of Americana. DLM
Caliber/Bore
.45 Percussion
Model
Percussion Falling Breech
Paperwork
2 Folders of provenance