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THBRare Henry Leman Civil War Militia Rifle
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Cincinnati , OH 45232
United States
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About Auction
LiveMay 2, 2018 - May 4, 2018
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- Lot Description
.62 caliber, 33" barrel, no S/N. Bright finish, brass and iron furniture, walnut stock. Lock marked in two lines: H.E. LEMAN / LANCASTER PA. Brass butt plate, trigger guard, sidepalte and nose cap. Assembly numbered "11" throughout. Fixed rear sight, blade front sight, iron ramrod with tulip head. Void of sling swivels. These very scarce rifles were produced by Henry Leman of Lancaster and were based on the US M1855 rifle, although as a simplified version. He hoped to acquire military contracts during the American Civil War to produce rifles and muskets for the US government. Less than 300 of these rifles were produced, and most references believe that the majority of the guns were re-sold to Pennsylvania arms makers J. Henry & Son and P.S. Justice, who then likely sold them to Pennsylvania militia units. This is a very rare gun that is in nice, solid condition with a well marked lock.
Very good to fine. Metal with a smooth dull gray color and a thin brown patina developing over most of the metal. Crisp markings on lock, mechanically functional. Good bore that has been bored out from .58 to smooth. Brass with a nice, uncleaned patina. Stock with some handling marks, and a small crack at the rear lock screw. Otherwise crisp. A very nice example of a very rare Civil War rifle.Condition
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