Possible Civil War Weapons?

[bravo30]

i recently purchased these firearms from an estate. one appears to be a sharps rifle. i cant find any info on the other 2.


1- could they be from the civil war? the sharps rifle looks to be in excellent condition.
2- who made the piostol and what is the significance of the signature and date?
3- who made the flint lock ?

 

[Patrick H]

Wow. I will eagerly await the feedback from our members who actually know what they are talking about.
In the meantime, I must say I am intrigued by your flintlock and its crudely checkered stock wrist. I am also intrigued by your little pistol with what appears to be a wooden plug where the cylinder ought to be. Now....that is just me speculating in print about what I see in your photos. So let's both wait for the experts to chime in.

I LIKE your collection!

 

[JOHN42768]

Well the pistol has a name and USN with a 1866 date. So post Civil War. You might try British manufacture http://britishmilitariaforums.yuku....lint-and-Percussion-Arms?page=10#.WPVch561uwV
on both the pistol and flintlock. The Sharps rifle looks to have a set trigger and the dates line up for a 1859/1863, but rear sight I don't see. The serial number starts with a C. which would make it 1864 to 1870's . I'm guessing buffalo rifle

 

[UCVRelics]

Nice pieces. The Twiggs flint lock is a no. What is the date on the side of the pocket pistol, it looks like 1866 so that would be a no. Now on the model 1852 Sharps. Lawrence was the company that made the rear sight assembly. Many of these were converted to fire a metallic cartridge so the bore would need to be looked at to see if it has any conversions. Here is a great book you can get on the Sharps.

 

[bravo30]

The Sharps rifle looks to have a set trigger and the dates line up for a 1859/1863, but rear sight I don't see.

ill check the sight when i get home but i remember it being rear notch.

 

[Jobe Holiday]

A most interesting group of arms! The Sharps rifle, by the serial number, is a New Model 1863. The double set triggers are most likely a later addition. The pistol is interesting and a bit familiar, but not something I can recall quickly. Lastly, and not the least by far, is the original "Twigg" made flint lock with gold embossed makers mark and gold lined pan. In the right circles this can be worth much more than you might think!
J.

 

[Grayrock Volunteer]

The pistol reminds me of a Smith and Wesson Number 2 Revolver. Perhaps the cylinder has damaged and replaced with a chambered block?

 

[bravo30]

Lastly, and not the least by far, is the original "Twigg" made flint lock with gold embossed makers mark and gold lined pan. In the right circles this can be worth much more than you might think!
J.

GOLD as in GOLD?.. i guess it would have to be as gold does not tarnish.

 

[Story]

1. Looks like a solid-frame copy of a S&W2 , like a Prescott http://www.american-firearms.com/american-firearms/z-html/company-P/Prescott, E.A/Prescott, E.A.html
Can you take a clear-er pic of the last name? Can you measure or photograph the muzzle?

2. The Twigg flintlock - is it smooth-bore or rifled? Bore diameter?
https://collections.museumvictoria.com.au/articles/2130

 

[bravo30]

- Twigg is smooth bore
- .75 bore diamter (3/4'')
- 36'' barrel length

 

[bravo30]

S&W #2 pattern pistol has a 3'' barrel

 

[bravo30]

Well the pistol has a name and USN with a 1866 date. So post Civil War. You might try British manufacture http://britishmilitariaforums.yuku....lint-and-Percussion-Arms?page=10#.WPVch561uwV
on both the pistol and flintlock. The Sharps rifle looks to have a set trigger and the dates line up for a 1859/1863, but rear sight I don't see. The serial number starts with a C. which would make it 1864 to 1870's . I'm guessing buffalo rifle

 

[bravo30]

 

[bravo30]

few more photos of the Twigg. looks like Silver inlay.

 

[Story]

- Twigg is smooth bore
- .75 bore diamter (3/4'')
- 36'' barrel length

Flintlock fowler. Congrats, it's a very swanky piece but more Barbary Wars/War of 1812-ish than Civil War.

I suspect there's a busted mainspring (and/or other damage) inside the lock. Have it repaired and you're all set for duck/rabbit season.

 

[Story]

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Group effort time - third up from bottom, do we think that says SWINBURN ?

 

[Story]

Bravo30,
Need a pic of this facet (red arrow)

Also, a bore diameter guesstimate.

 

[Story]

Meh, screwitI'mgonnapuntfromthe50yardline. Congrats, Bravo 30. Now we just have to figure out what wackadoo pistola it is...
W. T. Swinburne, step on outta the pages of history!
He graduated from the Academy in 1866 as a Passed Midshipman. He was promoted to ensign in April 1868, master on March 26, 1869, lieutenant on March 21, 1880 and lieutenant commander in March 1887.

 

[JOHN42768]

Meh, screwitI'mgonnapuntfromthe50yardline. Congrats, Bravo 30. Now we just have to figure out what wackadoo pistola it is...
W. T. Swinburne, step on outta the pages of history!
He graduated from the Academy in 1866 as a Passed Midshipman. He was promoted to ensign in April 1868, master on March 26, 1869, lieutenant on March 21, 1880 and lieutenant commander in March 1887.

Great Balls Afire. You just made Bravo30 a very happy camper.

 

[Story]

Great Balls Afire. You just made Bravo30 a very happy camper.

Heh. Probably got *something* on September 12th.
See p.153 for his official record (as of 1894).
https://archive.org/stream/recordslivingof01hamegoog#page/n154/mode/2up/search/swinburne