RARE SPRINGFIELD 1807 “INDIAN CARBINE”.

RARE SPRINGFIELD 1807 “INDIAN CARBINE”. SN NSN. Cal. 54. This scarce marshal arm is of importance because it is the first official US arsenal made carbine, and the only gun made for and actually issued to the Indian department. 1202 were made by Springfield Armory between 1807 and 1810 with approx 25% being altered for bayonet (ca 1830) for cadet use. This particular specimen has been altered to percussion with drum and nipple, as nearly all were, with only 4 or 5 being known in orig flint. Flat-faced serpentine hammer is stamped “E. L. Hall Springfield, Mass” who probably did the conversion (Heer lists Edwin H. Hall in Springfield working 1854 – 1861). 33-5/8″ Bbl is not date stamped, but otherwise has correct US markings and proofs. Tail of lock is stamped “1807” with “U S” eagle and “Springfield” in front of hammer. Brass furniture with oval brass escutcheon plate on top grip is unmarked, except for “1810” date on buttplate tang. Nearly full length walnut stock is fastened to bbl with pins, has 3 beaded end ramrod pipes holding hickory ramrod with brass tip and 3″ German silver tail. “US” stamp is faintly visible on left side. PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good. Iron parts are a gray to brown patina. Brass is fine, cleaned long ago and toned to a pleasing mustard yellow. Stock is good showing small incipient crack in front of lockplate right side of butt, and pieces chipped out at rear of lock. A 1-1/2″ sliver is missing from right side at muzzle. Lock is crisp. A good example of this scarce and relatively delicate, good looking, musket. 4-45427 MGM46 (4,000-7,000)

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
	1673	$4,312.50	RARE SPRINGFIELD 1807 “INDIAN CARBINE”. SN NSN. Cal. 54. This scarce marshal arm is of importance because it is the first official US arsenal made carbine, and the only gun made for and actually issued to the Indian department. 1202 were made by Springfield Armory between 1807 and 1810 with approx 25% being altered for bayonet (ca 1830) for cadet use. This particular specimen has been altered to percussion with drum and nipple, as nearly all were, with only 4 or 5 being known in orig flint. Flat-faced serpentine hammer is stamped “E. L. Hall Springfield, Mass” who probably did the conversion (Heer lists Edwin H. Hall in Springfield working 1854 – 1861). 33-5/8″ Bbl is not date stamped, but otherwise has correct US markings and proofs. Tail of lock is stamped “1807” with “U S” eagle and “Springfield” in front of hammer. Brass furniture with oval brass escutcheon plate on top grip is unmarked, except for “1810” date on buttplate tang. Nearly full length walnut stock is fastened to bbl with pins, has 3 beaded end ramrod pipes holding hickory ramrod with brass tip and 3″ German silver tail. “US” stamp is faintly visible on left side. PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good. Iron parts are a gray to brown patina. Brass is fine, cleaned long ago and toned to a pleasing mustard yellow. Stock is good showing small incipient crack in front of lockplate right side of butt, and pieces chipped out at rear of lock. A 1-1/2″ sliver is missing from right side at muzzle. Lock is crisp. A good example of this scarce and relatively delicate, good looking, musket. 4-45427 MGM46 (4,000-7,000) 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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