NEW HAMPSHIRE SOLDIER’S GETTYSBURG MUSKET, GEAR AND WOUNDING BULLET

NEW HAMPSHIRE SOLDIER’S GETTYSBURG MUSKET, GEAR AND WOUNDING BULLET. This lot consists of several documents pertaining to Charles Noyes who was a Private in the 2nd Regiment New Hampshire Volunteers. Pvt. Noyes was wounded at Gettysburg on July 2nd, 1863 and the bullet (a .58 cal mini ball)that was taken out of his thigh as noted by grandson is found in this group along with his US belt and buckle, cap box, his 1863-dated musket & bayonet & scabbard are all part of this archive. Also included in this group is his G.A.R. membership badge and 3 reunion ribbons along with a set of mess gear including 2 spoons, a fork, a knife, and large tin cup. There is an orig 2-page letter from his G.A.R. camp commemorating his death. Mr. Noyes died in Whitefield, NH at 70 years old. Rarely are offered actual projectiles that caused wounds during the Civil War. It’s fortunate that Noyes’s grandson made note as to this bullet; otherwise it would have only been another lead slug. Accompanying this lot is a signed affidavit from family descendant stating ownership and also a copy of Mr. Noyes’s obituary. CONDITION: Contract musket is in very good overall condition. Musket appears complete and orig throughout. Lock markings are good & discernible as seen in photos. Bbl proofs & 1863 date are also discernible though date is partially obscured by pitting around bolster. Metal surfaces are gray/brown with scattered areas of staining & pitting. Stock is sound & solid with numerous small dings, dents, scratches & scrapes. Two inspector’s cartouches are still well defined as can be seen in photos. Musket is mechanically fine & functional with good rifling present in bore. Attached bayonet is in similar condition. Scabbard is complete with much scuffing & a partial Bangor, ME maker’s mark on belt loop which has a 1-1/2″ tear. Reunion ribbons and numbered membership badge are in average, complete condition as can be seen in photos. Belt is well worn and broken. Buckle is very good with old, cleaned surface and is of earlier variety with oval stud hooks. Cap box is missing one loop. The other loop is torn and a half-moon cut out about 1″ deep is present under inside flap. Framed New Hampshire soldier’s testimonial has chipping around edges and broken corner at top left. 4-45073 JS20 (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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	2430A	$12,075.00	NEW HAMPSHIRE SOLDIER’S GETTYSBURG MUSKET, GEAR AND WOUNDING BULLET. This lot consists of several documents pertaining to Charles Noyes who was a Private in the 2nd Regiment New Hampshire Volunteers. Pvt. Noyes was wounded at Gettysburg on July 2nd, 1863 and the bullet (a .58 cal mini ball)that was taken out of his thigh as noted by grandson is found in this group along with his US belt and buckle, cap box, his 1863-dated musket & bayonet & scabbard are all part of this archive. Also included in this group is his G.A.R. membership badge and 3 reunion ribbons along with a set of mess gear including 2 spoons, a fork, a knife, and large tin cup. There is an orig 2-page letter from his G.A.R. camp commemorating his death. Mr. Noyes died in Whitefield, NH at 70 years old. Rarely are offered actual projectiles that caused wounds during the Civil War. It’s fortunate that Noyes’s grandson made note as to this bullet; otherwise it would have only been another lead slug. Accompanying this lot is a signed affidavit from family descendant stating ownership and also a copy of Mr. Noyes’s obituary. CONDITION: Contract musket is in very good overall condition. Musket appears complete and orig throughout. Lock markings are good & discernible as seen in photos. Bbl proofs & 1863 date are also discernible though date is partially obscured by pitting around bolster. Metal surfaces are gray/brown with scattered areas of staining & pitting. Stock is sound & solid with numerous small dings, dents, scratches & scrapes. Two inspector’s cartouches are still well defined as can be seen in photos. Musket is mechanically fine & functional with good rifling present in bore. Attached bayonet is in similar condition. Scabbard is complete with much scuffing & a partial Bangor, ME maker’s mark on belt loop which has a 1-1/2″ tear. Reunion ribbons and numbered membership badge are in average, complete condition as can be seen in photos. Belt is well worn and broken. Buckle is very good with old, cleaned surface and is of earlier variety with oval stud hooks. Cap box is missing one loop. The other loop is torn and a half-moon cut out about 1″ deep is present under inside flap. Framed New Hampshire soldier’s testimonial has chipping around edges and broken corner at top left. 4-45073 JS20 (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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