CIVIL WAR LINDSAY MODEL 1863 DOUBLE RIFLE MUSKET.

CIVIL WAR LINDSAY MODEL 1863 DOUBLE RIFLE MUSKET. Cal. 58. This was one of the novelty guns made during the Civil War. Gun exhibits two hammers, and was supposed to be loaded twice, one charge and ball on top of another. The first trigger pull would fire the top round, and then the second. This configuration worked well in trials, but not in the field, so few of these guns saw much use during the Civil War. This gun conforms to other examples with a 41″ bbl with square base front sight/bayonet lug. Bbl has two leaf rear sight and breech is marked in two lines “LINDSAY PATENTED 1860”. Mounted in one piece walnut stock with three bbl bands and a tulip head ramrod. This is a popular Civil War gun that shows some of the odd innovations that were tried, and this example is in fine condition, all-original and complete. CONDITION: Bbl exhibits a brown lacquer overall with numerous small abrasions and scratches. Bbl bands, nosecap, hammers, and breech are case hardened retaining much of their muted colors. Bore is very good, mostly shiny exhibiting good rifling. Stock is sound and solid with a couple small hairline cracks along backstrap, numerous small storage dings and dents and abrasions. 4-44254 JS89 (3,000-4,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2204	$2,875.00	CIVIL WAR LINDSAY MODEL 1863 DOUBLE RIFLE MUSKET. Cal. 58. This was one of the novelty guns made during the Civil War. Gun exhibits two hammers, and was supposed to be loaded twice, one charge and ball on top of another. The first trigger pull would fire the top round, and then the second. This configuration worked well in trials, but not in the field, so few of these guns saw much use during the Civil War. This gun conforms to other examples with a 41″ bbl with square base front sight/bayonet lug. Bbl has two leaf rear sight and breech is marked in two lines “LINDSAY PATENTED 1860”. Mounted in one piece walnut stock with three bbl bands and a tulip head ramrod. This is a popular Civil War gun that shows some of the odd innovations that were tried, and this example is in fine condition, all-original and complete. CONDITION: Bbl exhibits a brown lacquer overall with numerous small abrasions and scratches. Bbl bands, nosecap, hammers, and breech are case hardened retaining much of their muted colors. Bore is very good, mostly shiny exhibiting good rifling. Stock is sound and solid with a couple small hairline cracks along backstrap, numerous small storage dings and dents and abrasions. 4-44254 JS89 (3,000-4,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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