CIVIL WAR USED GALLAGER CARBINE.

CIVIL WAR USED GALLAGER CARBINE. SN 23193. Cal. 50. This gun is nicely marked on lockplate behind hammer “GALLAGER’S PATENT JULY 17 1860 & MANUFACCTD BY RICHARDSON & OVERMAN PHILADA”. This gun shows honest Civil War wear. Saddle wear is clearly evident behind saddle bar. Saddle wear has worn through inspector’s cartouche though outline is still easily seen. This is a nice example of an honest used Civil War carbine ironically invented by a Southerner in Savannah, Georgia. These guns saw use through the Atlanta campaign into Savannah with Sherman’s army. CONDITION: Bbl is brown overall with areas of scattered pitting. Remainder of metal is gray with scattered staining and pitting. Patch box has been cleaned. Stock is sound with scattered dings and dents. Outline of cartouche is discernible. There is a hairline crack that runs 2″ or 3″ at base of buttstock. 4-41812 JS45 (1,200-1,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 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
	2426	$1,500.00	CIVIL WAR USED GALLAGER CARBINE. SN 23193. Cal. 50. This gun is nicely marked on lockplate behind hammer “GALLAGER’S PATENT JULY 17 1860 & MANUFACCTD BY RICHARDSON & OVERMAN PHILADA”. This gun shows honest Civil War wear. Saddle wear is clearly evident behind saddle bar. Saddle wear has worn through inspector’s cartouche though outline is still easily seen. This is a nice example of an honest used Civil War carbine ironically invented by a Southerner in Savannah, Georgia. These guns saw use through the Atlanta campaign into Savannah with Sherman’s army. CONDITION: Bbl is brown overall with areas of scattered pitting. Remainder of metal is gray with scattered staining and pitting. Patch box has been cleaned. Stock is sound with scattered dings and dents. Outline of cartouche is discernible. There is a hairline crack that runs 2″ or 3″ at base of buttstock. 4-41812 JS45 (1,200-1,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 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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