RARE LINDER BREECH LOADING PERCUSSION CONVERSION MISSISSIPPI RIFLE

RARE LINDER BREECH LOADING PERCUSSION CONVERSION MISSISSIPPI RIFLE. Cal .54, 33″ bbl. This very scarce alteration which was done at onset of the Civil War by Allen & Morse of Boston, MA. This firm had a contract from the state of Massachusetts for 100 guns and this gun is stamped “NR42” which is possibly the 42nd gun altered. All guns altered in this contract were specimens produced by Robbins & Lawrence of Windsor, VT. The alteration consisted of removing a rear section of bbl forward of breech and replacing it with a rotating sleeve of Linder’s patent which would now attach to the newly machined breech with the orig bolster & nipple from orig configuration that now pivots to accept a combustible cartridge. The orig tang is replaced by a stronger & heavier brass plate and a heavy brass floor plate is also added forward of trigger guard at base of stock. The rotating sleeve is marked “PATENTED MAR 29 1859”. Gun still retains typical orig Robbins & Lawrence and bbl & stock inspector marks as found when gun was made in 1848. The newly added reinforced plate that replaced tang is fit for an adjustable tang sight which is not present. This alteration also added an iron front sight that would also act as a bayonet stud. This is a very nice example of this alteration that would be difficult to upgrade. CONDITION: Gun is very good to fine overall. Metal surfaces are all gray/white with scattered staining & pitting. Bore shows well-defined rifling. All markings are crisp & discernible. Brass hardware has yellow patina. Stock is sound & solid with scattered storage dings & scratches. 4-45738 JS71 (6,000-8,000)

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
	2492	$8,625.00	RARE LINDER BREECH LOADING PERCUSSION CONVERSION MISSISSIPPI RIFLE. Cal .54, 33″ bbl. This very scarce alteration which was done at onset of the Civil War by Allen & Morse of Boston, MA. This firm had a contract from the state of Massachusetts for 100 guns and this gun is stamped “NR42” which is possibly the 42nd gun altered. All guns altered in this contract were specimens produced by Robbins & Lawrence of Windsor, VT. The alteration consisted of removing a rear section of bbl forward of breech and replacing it with a rotating sleeve of Linder’s patent which would now attach to the newly machined breech with the orig bolster & nipple from orig configuration that now pivots to accept a combustible cartridge. The orig tang is replaced by a stronger & heavier brass plate and a heavy brass floor plate is also added forward of trigger guard at base of stock. The rotating sleeve is marked “PATENTED MAR 29 1859”. Gun still retains typical orig Robbins & Lawrence and bbl & stock inspector marks as found when gun was made in 1848. The newly added reinforced plate that replaced tang is fit for an adjustable tang sight which is not present. This alteration also added an iron front sight that would also act as a bayonet stud. This is a very nice example of this alteration that would be difficult to upgrade. CONDITION: Gun is very good to fine overall. Metal surfaces are all gray/white with scattered staining & pitting. Bore shows well-defined rifling. All markings are crisp & discernible. Brass hardware has yellow patina. Stock is sound & solid with scattered storage dings & scratches. 4-45738 JS71 (6,000-8,000) 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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