RARE LINDSAY MODEL 1863 DOUBLE RIFLE/MUSKET.

RARE LINDSAY MODEL 1863 DOUBLE RIFLE/MUSKET. SN NSN. Cal. 58. Rare rifle, probably only about 1,000 made in period 1863-64, according to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms. Finished in the bright with 41″ rnd bbl with square base front sight/bayonet lug and 3-position, 2-leaf musket rear sight graduated to 500 yards with usual markings on breech plug and various inspector initials on parts. Mounted in a 1-pc walnut stock with three bbl bands and a tulip head ramrod with two crisp cartouches on left side panel. This rifle was designed to accommodate two superposed loads and has two hammers with single trigger which will only fire the front load first. Accompanied by an orig angular socket bayonet marked with a “US” and “40”. PROVENANCE: Stern Collection CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Metal retains orig bright finish, possibly cleaned a long time ago. Wood is sound with usual nicks & dings and retains most of its orig oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. Bayonet is cleaned & polished with scattered pitting. 4-33996 JR10 (4,000-6,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008

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
	315	$5,290.00	RARE LINDSAY MODEL 1863 DOUBLE RIFLE/MUSKET. SN NSN. Cal. 58. Rare rifle, probably only about 1,000 made in period 1863-64, according to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms. Finished in the bright with 41″ rnd bbl with square base front sight/bayonet lug and 3-position, 2-leaf musket rear sight graduated to 500 yards with usual markings on breech plug and various inspector initials on parts. Mounted in a 1-pc walnut stock with three bbl bands and a tulip head ramrod with two crisp cartouches on left side panel. This rifle was designed to accommodate two superposed loads and has two hammers with single trigger which will only fire the front load first. Accompanied by an orig angular socket bayonet marked with a “US” and “40”. PROVENANCE: Stern Collection CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Metal retains orig bright finish, possibly cleaned a long time ago. Wood is sound with usual nicks & dings and retains most of its orig oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. Bayonet is cleaned & polished with scattered pitting. 4-33996 JR10 (4,000-6,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008 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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