Lot 197

Richardson & Overman .50 Cal Gallager Carbine

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$50 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$25,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
Featured in this lot we have a Richardson & Overman Gallager saddle ring percussion cap carbine chambered in .50 caliber. The rifle was manufactured by Richardson and Hanks and was patented in 1860. The rifle features a 22 1/4" long round barrel, walnut stock, percussion cap hammer system, stock storage, and breech loading action. The barrel shows a blue'd finish with the frame displaying a casehardened finish. The lock plate is marked with "GALLAGER PATENTED JULY 17TH 1860" with "12" stamped below. Mechanically the rifle shows good condition with a snappy hammer and working trigger with a smooth action. The walnut stock shows a metal butt plate and stock storage door. The rifle shows good condition overall with some wear and a crack in the stock. No Serial Number. This firearm qualifies as an Antique, and does not require FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check.
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