LOT 4069 – SCARCE GIBBS BREECH LOADING PERCUSSION CARBINE

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 4069 – SCARCE GIBBS BREECH LOADING PERCUSSION CARBINE

01-25912
Cal. 52
NSN

Bbl. 22′ round carbine style. lever operated action, bbl. slides forward & tips down for loading. Early model, lock is marked “Wm. F. BROOKS / MANFd NEW YORK.” Band fastened walnut stock w/ iron buttplate has side plate w/ saddle ring & bar on left side. Of 10,000 contracted only 1052 were delivered to the government. The Phenix Armory owned by Brooks & W. W. Marston burned in the 1863 New York Draft Riots.

PROVENANCE: ex-collection of Paul Eseppi.

STATUS: ANTIQUE