RARE & MOST UNUSUAL GETTYSBURG BATTLEFIELD PICKUP RIFLE MUSKET.

RARE & MOST UNUSUAL GETTYSBURG BATTLEFIELD PICKUP RIFLE MUSKET. Most unusual Gettysburg Battlefield relic, reportedly picked up from the battlefield within a very short period of time after the battle. It was obviously cared for from that time forward as it shows no weather or handling damage. This is the remains of a Springfield Model 1861 rifle/musket or one of the many contract muskets, probably in the hands of a Union soldier when it was struck directly on the bbl by a large projectile about 15-16″ from the breech end of the bbl. From all appearances it may have been something on the order of a parrot round which struck with such great velocity that it broke the bbl completely in half and shattered the stock through the wrist and destroyed the forestock. The force was so great that it broke the lock screws at the lock. Screws are still present. Given the condition of the rifle it is unlikely that anyone holding it could have survived. Right side of the wrist has a very old paper tag bearing the number “135” and the trigger bow has two different museum numbers, one that begins with “LIHS” which stands for the Long Island Historical Society. Consignor states that this item had been returned to New York after the Civil War and donated to the Long Island Historical Society which later merged with the Brooklyn Historical Society from shence he obtained it in about 1996. He stated that the acquisition records at the Historical Society were maintained on 3×5 cards and that the card for this item showed the donor’s name but unfortunately he never obtained a copy. He stated that the two initials “TP” scratched on right side of stock are the initials of the donor. CONDITION: Very fine relic condition having been museum conserved since it was picked up at Gettysburg. 4-38916 JR385 (1,500-2,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009

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
	2522	$1,840.00	RARE & MOST UNUSUAL GETTYSBURG BATTLEFIELD PICKUP RIFLE MUSKET. Most unusual Gettysburg Battlefield relic, reportedly picked up from the battlefield within a very short period of time after the battle. It was obviously cared for from that time forward as it shows no weather or handling damage. This is the remains of a Springfield Model 1861 rifle/musket or one of the many contract muskets, probably in the hands of a Union soldier when it was struck directly on the bbl by a large projectile about 15-16″ from the breech end of the bbl. From all appearances it may have been something on the order of a parrot round which struck with such great velocity that it broke the bbl completely in half and shattered the stock through the wrist and destroyed the forestock. The force was so great that it broke the lock screws at the lock. Screws are still present. Given the condition of the rifle it is unlikely that anyone holding it could have survived. Right side of the wrist has a very old paper tag bearing the number “135” and the trigger bow has two different museum numbers, one that begins with “LIHS” which stands for the Long Island Historical Society. Consignor states that this item had been returned to New York after the Civil War and donated to the Long Island Historical Society which later merged with the Brooklyn Historical Society from shence he obtained it in about 1996. He stated that the acquisition records at the Historical Society were maintained on 3×5 cards and that the card for this item showed the donor’s name but unfortunately he never obtained a copy. He stated that the two initials “TP” scratched on right side of stock are the initials of the donor. CONDITION: Very fine relic condition having been museum conserved since it was picked up at Gettysburg. 4-38916 JR385 (1,500-2,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009 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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