GALLAGHER CARBINE.

GALLAGHER CARBINE. SN 24968. Cal. 56-52 Spencer. Standard configuration with blued bbl, case hardened action, and blued buttplate with patchbox on right side of stock. Lock is marked with Richardson and Overton name and address, and Gallagher’s patent information, along with SN. One of the final 5000 chambered for the Spencer cartridge with cartridge extractor and firing pin fitted. Stamped “J. M. D.” on bbl with “AJN” and “WHB” cartouches on left side of buttstock. Mr. Howard’s notes indicate that he acquired this item from Dick Donaldson in 1980. PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbl retains 70 – 80% orig blue, thinning overall, and freckled. Action retains 90% orig case hardening color, quite strong. Operating lever and lockplate color is thin. Stock is excellent, with nearly all of its orig finish, quite dry, with a number of minor marks, and compressions. Inspector’s marks are sharp and clear. Buttplate and patchbox blue is flaked to about 50%. Bore is excellent, bright and shiny, with some slight pitting toward breech. Action and lock are crisp. 4-45430 MGM60 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012

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
	1685	$6,900.00	GALLAGHER CARBINE. SN 24968. Cal. 56-52 Spencer. Standard configuration with blued bbl, case hardened action, and blued buttplate with patchbox on right side of stock. Lock is marked with Richardson and Overton name and address, and Gallagher’s patent information, along with SN. One of the final 5000 chambered for the Spencer cartridge with cartridge extractor and firing pin fitted. Stamped “J. M. D.” on bbl with “AJN” and “WHB” cartouches on left side of buttstock. Mr. Howard’s notes indicate that he acquired this item from Dick Donaldson in 1980. PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbl retains 70 – 80% orig blue, thinning overall, and freckled. Action retains 90% orig case hardening color, quite strong. Operating lever and lockplate color is thin. Stock is excellent, with nearly all of its orig finish, quite dry, with a number of minor marks, and compressions. Inspector’s marks are sharp and clear. Buttplate and patchbox blue is flaked to about 50%. Bore is excellent, bright and shiny, with some slight pitting toward breech. Action and lock are crisp. 4-45430 MGM60 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012 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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