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THB1863 Springfield Trapdoor .50 cal. with Allin Trapdoor Conversion; Civil War Period Bayonet
About Seller
4310 Papermill Dr. NW
Knoxville, TN 37909
United States
Case Auctions is based in Knoxville, Tennessee, where our gallery is located, with satellite offices in Nashville, Tennessee and Kingsport, TN – but our reach is worldwide. Established in 2005, we conduct cataloged auctions of investment-quality art and antiques under the stewardship of knowledgeabl...Read more
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About Auction
LiveJul 6, 2024
Our July 6-7 Live Auction in Knoxville features more than 1,000 lots of Fine Art, Antiques and Jewelry from the founding family of Rogersville, TN, and from the historic Pinckney family of Charleston, SC; from the estate of William J. Eskind of Nashville; the living estate of Jerry Waters, Maryville, the estate of U.S. Ambassador Ron Schlicher of Brentwood, and from other fine estates and private and museum collections. Sale starts 9 AM Eastern Time on Saturday, July 6 (lots #1-671) and continues at 1 PM Sunday, July 7 (lots #672-1086) at our Knoxville Gallery, 4310 Papermill Drive. Case Auctions bid@caseantiques.com
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- Lot Description
Civil War era Springfield Model 1863 Rifle-Musket, .50 caliber. Lock plate marked 1863 U.S. SPRINGFIELD with eagle logo and dated 1863. Converted in 1866 to a breech loader, marked "1866" with eagle head on top of loading door. 40” round barrel and three barrel bands, each marked with a "U" on the right side. The bayonet is Civil War period, but does not fit this rifle; possibly for a later Springfield Trapdoor .45-70. Overall 56" L; Barrel 40" L. Historical Note: The Ordnance Department was directed to convert the existing muzzle-loaders to a standard breech-loading arm. The system that was selected was a relatively simple one developed by Erskine S. Allin, the Master Armorer of Springfield Armory. This "Allin conversion" consisted primarily of removing the top portion of the rear of the barrel and replacing it with a hinged breech block, which soon was nicknamed the "trap door." Five thousand Model 1865 conversions were produced at Springfield, utilizing the older rifle muskets and retaining their .58” caliber. www.nps.gov/
Condition
Overall good condition. Minor marks on wood and metal from age and use. 40% bluing remaining on barrel. Action cycles smoothly, hammer holds half and full cock and releases with trigger pull. Loading gate opens smoothly and locks closed. Bore is clean with good rifling.
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Bank: Pinnacle Bank
150 Third Avenue South, Suite 900
Nashville, TN 37201
Phone # (865) 766-3000
Swift Code: PNFPUS44
Routing, Transit, ABA: 064008637
Beneficiary: Case Antiques, Inc.
4310 Papermill Drive
Knoxville, TN 37909
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