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Civil War Gallager Breech Loading Percussion Carbine

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:550.00 USD Estimated At:1,100.00 - 1,600.00 USD
Civil War Gallager Breech Loading Percussion Carbine
Manufactured by Richardson & Overman with a total production around 17,700. Dovetail blade front sight and two leaf folding rear sight on the barrel. The carbine has the standard model production lock plate marking: "GALLAGER'S PATENT / JULY 17TH 1860" and "MANUFACTD BY / RICHARD & OVERMAN / PHILADA / (serial number)". Smooth straight grip stock with patch box and the left side has a saddle ring bar with ring. The Gallager saw extensive service during the Civil War including cavalry units from Ohio, Tennessee and West Virginia.
BBL: 22 inch round
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 50
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grips:
Serial Number: 13416


Good. The carbine has a cleaned mixed bright patina with a smooth dark patina in the protected areas. Limited traces of blue remain on the lock plate around the hammer with the hammer and upper tang retaining strong amounts of darkened case colors. There is some minor flash pitting with some deep pitting on the buttplate. The lightly sanded, reoil stock is good with some minor dings and scratches. Mechanically fine.