Fall 2024 Premier Firearms & Militaria Auction
October 31st, November 1st, 2nd, & 3rd, 2024
This auction will feature an outstanding collection of items spanning multiple categories including Modern, Military, Sporting, & Antique firearms & militaria! Below is just a small grouping of select highlights from the massive offering to be featured in this upcoming sale!
LOT 4066 – RARE PALMER U.S. INSPECTED BOLT ACTION CARBINE
01-25909
Cal. 50 RF
NSN
Mfg. by E. G. Lamson & Co., Windsor, VT. The gun was invented by William Palmer, the brother of Courtland Palmer, who was the man responsible of bringing the Jennings rifle to Robbins & Lawrence in the year 1850. The Palmer carbine was granted patent number 41,017 on December 22, 1863, and was the first bolt action metallic cartridge firearm accepted by the U.S. Government. There were 1,001 delivered in June, 1865, too late for issuance during the war. Bbl. 20″ round w/ semicircular front & single leaf rear sight. The short bolt handle was rotated 1/4 turn for loading. Receiver ring is marked “Wm. PALMER / PATENT / DEC 22, 1863”. Case colored island lock has E. G. Lamson markings. Single band fastened carbine stock has case colored iron furniture. Left side has a saddle ring & bar and a clear “MM” cartouche.
PROVENANCE: ex-collection of Paul Eseppi
STATUS: ANTIQUE
