Only 108 of these rifles were delivered to the state of Maryland on August 20, 1813. Most of these rifle that are encountered today have been altered from flintlock to percussion, as this example has been. The 39

Civil War Imported Brazilian Light Model 1857 Minié Rifle. Overall length is approximately 48”. The 32” round .58 caliber barrel has no visible rifling. The barrel has a dark brown patina and wrench/vise marks at the breech. The lock and many other parts are marked with an anchor with “D” to the left and “C” to the right (this stands for the manufacturer, O.P. Drissen & Co.). The stock...

Unusual percussion carbine with Confederate attribution. The overall length is approximately 34”. The approximately 18¾” round .70 caliber barrel has a fine smooth bore. The barrel has a “B” within a border, 12, 84, and a touchmarks stamped on it. The lock, which was originally flint, is unmarked. Most small parts have a crown with a “T” within it inspection stamp. The barrel and sling bar...

Probable Confederate used shortened Pattern 1853 British Enfield rifle. The overall length is approximately 39¾” The round .577 caliber barrel has a poor bore. The barrel has wrench marks and light Birmingham proofs at the breech. All metal has a heavy brown patina. The lock is marked “Tower/ 1861” in the center, the tail has a crown. The brass nose cap, trigger guard, and butt plate are...

Very scarce U.S. Springfield Model 1840 Flintlock Musket from the famed Western Cartridge Company collection. 30,421 were manufactured circa 1840 to 1843. Virtually all were altered to percussion in the late 1840s and 1850s. The 42” round .69 caliber smooth bore barrel has a fine bore. The barrel, bands, trigger guard, and butt plate have a smooth brown patina. The lock and cock are mostly...

Civil War Import Brazilian Light Minié Ball. These Belgium made rifles, also known as the Brazilian Model 1857 rifle, were imported from Belgium by the Union, circa 1862. While they were intended for Brazil, one manufacturer, Drissen & Co., diverted its shipments to the U.S. The overall length is 48”. The round barrel is 32”. The caliber was 14.8mm (.583”) with this gun now being about...

Rare Virginia manufactory Second Model Flintlock Rifle. Only about 1,700 were made, circa 1812-1821. The overall length is approximately 54”. The 39” octagon .50 caliber barrel has a fine bore with strong rifling. The barrel and lock are bright with areas of staining. The barrel is marked “15” on the top flat. The lock is marked “Virginia” (Vi… is illegible). At the center and “Richmond /...

Scarce Model 1816 U.S. Flintlock Musket. Manufactured by D. Nippes, Philadelphia and dated “1837”, in excellent condition. Nippes’ total production was approximately 1,600 muskets from 1837 to 1840. This musket has a 42” round .69 caliber barrel with very good smooth bore. The metal retains most of its smooth brown finish. The lock retains most of its original dark case colors. Stock is fine...

Civil War Austrian Model 1844 “Extra Corps” musketoon. Originally an Augustin tubelock, this musketoon was altered in Liege, Belgium. The tubelock was removed, a bolster with cone was brqazed to the upper right of the barrel, and it was rifled and sighted. Over 10,000 were imported into the U.S. in 1861/62 by Herman Boxer & Co., New York City. Overall length is 48”. The 33½” round .71...

Rare Springfield Model 1880 .45-70 Trapdoor Rifle with Experimental Triangular Bayonet. Rare gun with only 1001 of these made. This gun has a rare triangular captive ramrod bayonet. The military eventually went with a very similar system for the Model 1888. Gun is with a round bayonet. This gun has a dark brownish gray patina on the metal. The wood shows wear and a repaired split on the last...

1803 Harpers Ferry Type II Musket Attractive 1803 Harpers Ferry Type II musket. Barrel has a brown patina finish. Inspectors marks are present on the top of the barrel. Proof marks are sharp. Stock is in good condition, does so some minor repair area. This is a very good example of a scarce musket!