#2043 • Antique Richardson & Overman Gallager Carbine

Part of Firearms, Swords and Bayonets | October 27, 2026 at 10:00 AM (timed auction by Alderfer Auction)

High bid $400.00

Status: Available

Live bidding starts Oct 27, 2026 10:00 AM EDT

56-52 Spencer Rimfire, 22 1/4" bbl, SN 16439 (circa 1862/3) Antique, gray/silver patina, good bore (heavy grease coating) pinched blade front sight with double leaf rear, strong lock holds half and full cock with lock plate marked in 3 lines MANUFACTD BY / RICHARDSON & OVERMAN / PHILADA and in 2 lines GALLAGHER'S PATENT / JULY 17TH 1860, upper tang has a brazed repair, steel patchbox on right side of stock, woodstock shows average handling with cracks at wrist, and a large chip repair at toe. 13 1/4" 8lb+ trigger pull. Good condition.