LOT 4074 – EARLY GALLAGER 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 4074 – EARLY GALLAGER BREECH LOADING PERCUSSION CARBINE

01-25906
Cal. 50
S#. 2727

Bbl. 22″ round. Blade front w/ single leaf rear sight. Lever operated action, bbl. slides forward & tips down to load. Lock is marked “GALLAGER / PATENTED JULY 17TH 1860,” Walnut stock w/ iron carbine buttplate & patch box. Patch box lid has an added brass diamond ornament. right side of stock has hand carved initials”TS”. Left side has saddle ring & bar w/ hand carved initials “JK”. Total production of 17,728.

PROVENANCE: ex-collection of Paul Eseppi.

STATUS: ANTIQUE