RARE U.S. MODEL 1863 LINDSAY 2-SHOT RIFLE MUSKET.

RARE U.S. MODEL 1863 LINDSAY 2-SHOT RIFLE MUSKET. SN NSN. Cal. 58. Usual configuration with 41-1/8″ bbl, square base front sight/bayonet lug and 2-leaf 3-position musket rear sight graduated to 500 yards. This unusual rifle was to be loaded with two superposed loads in the bbl with two hammers that were cocked simultaneously. It had a sgl trigger and the first pull of the trigger released the right hammer which fired the front change then the second pull released the left hammer which fired the rear most charge. Mounted in a 1-pc full length walnut stock with three bands and has two crisp cartouches on left side flat. There is a tulip head shaped ramrod in the channel on bottom of forestock and the middle band has an integral sling loop with corresponding loop integral to the front of the trigger guard. All metal is finished bright. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only about 1,000 of these rare rifles were produced in the period 1863-1864 on a U.S. contract. PROVENANCE: Bill Gerber Collection (1987); Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, probably unfired. Metal retains virtually all of its orig bright finish; wood is sound with a few light bruises and a couple of gouges with a hairline on left side of the wrist. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore, probably unfired. 4-45398 JR187 (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
	1690	$6,037.50	RARE U.S. MODEL 1863 LINDSAY 2-SHOT RIFLE MUSKET. SN NSN. Cal. 58. Usual configuration with 41-1/8″ bbl, square base front sight/bayonet lug and 2-leaf 3-position musket rear sight graduated to 500 yards. This unusual rifle was to be loaded with two superposed loads in the bbl with two hammers that were cocked simultaneously. It had a sgl trigger and the first pull of the trigger released the right hammer which fired the front change then the second pull released the left hammer which fired the rear most charge. Mounted in a 1-pc full length walnut stock with three bands and has two crisp cartouches on left side flat. There is a tulip head shaped ramrod in the channel on bottom of forestock and the middle band has an integral sling loop with corresponding loop integral to the front of the trigger guard. All metal is finished bright. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only about 1,000 of these rare rifles were produced in the period 1863-1864 on a U.S. contract. PROVENANCE: Bill Gerber Collection (1987); Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, probably unfired. Metal retains virtually all of its orig bright finish; wood is sound with a few light bruises and a couple of gouges with a hairline on left side of the wrist. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore, probably unfired. 4-45398 JR187 (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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