RARE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1879 SADDLE RING CARBINE WITH INDIAN SCOUT USE.

RARE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1879 SADDLE RING CARBINE WITH INDIAN SCOUT USE. SN 126077. Cal. 45-70. Standard saddle ring carbine with 22” rnd bbl, square base front sight with brass blade and ski jump rear sight with “C” on left side. It has usual breechblock & lockplate markings. Mounted in a 1-pc walnut stock with sgl band without stacking swivel and a 2-pc trigger guard. It has “US” marked buttplate with trap. Accompanied by a letter from Springfield Research Service identifying this carbine as having been issued to two different Indian Scouts, namely “Cpl. Twins” and “Pvt. Thunder” at Fort Supply, Oklahoma Territory in the period 1885-86. Letter goes on to state that most of the scout enlistments were for a matter of one to three months and when the scout was discharged his firearms were reissued. It also states that frequently, in a short period of time, the same scout would reenlist. Another paragraph lists some of the clothing sizes for “Twins” but lists nothing for “Thunder”. Also accompanying is a copy of a page of the issue book showing this carbine issued to “Twins”. Consignor states, this is only one of the three Indian Scout used guns known to Springfield research. CONDITION: Good. No orig finish remains with all of metal being a very dark, heavy brown patina with all legends & numbers legible. Stock is sound showing heavy wear with a hand worn patina and numerous small nicks & scratches. Breech block is very worn with a tiny spacer in hinge area, otherwise mechanics are fine, strong dark bore. In all of the consultation work & cataloging for this auction company and private collectors, this is the first time this cataloger has ever encountered a carbine with proven, documented issue to an Indian Scout. 4-42149 JR285 (12,500-17,500)

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
	2461	$13,800.00	RARE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1879 SADDLE RING CARBINE WITH INDIAN SCOUT USE. SN 126077. Cal. 45-70. Standard saddle ring carbine with 22” rnd bbl, square base front sight with brass blade and ski jump rear sight with “C” on left side. It has usual breechblock & lockplate markings. Mounted in a 1-pc walnut stock with sgl band without stacking swivel and a 2-pc trigger guard. It has “US” marked buttplate with trap. Accompanied by a letter from Springfield Research Service identifying this carbine as having been issued to two different Indian Scouts, namely “Cpl. Twins” and “Pvt. Thunder” at Fort Supply, Oklahoma Territory in the period 1885-86. Letter goes on to state that most of the scout enlistments were for a matter of one to three months and when the scout was discharged his firearms were reissued. It also states that frequently, in a short period of time, the same scout would reenlist. Another paragraph lists some of the clothing sizes for “Twins” but lists nothing for “Thunder”. Also accompanying is a copy of a page of the issue book showing this carbine issued to “Twins”. Consignor states, this is only one of the three Indian Scout used guns known to Springfield research. CONDITION: Good. No orig finish remains with all of metal being a very dark, heavy brown patina with all legends & numbers legible. Stock is sound showing heavy wear with a hand worn patina and numerous small nicks & scratches. Breech block is very worn with a tiny spacer in hinge area, otherwise mechanics are fine, strong dark bore. In all of the consultation work & cataloging for this auction company and private collectors, this is the first time this cataloger has ever encountered a carbine with proven, documented issue to an Indian Scout. 4-42149 JR285 (12,500-17,500) 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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