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U.S. Amoskeag Mfg. Co. 1864 Trapdoor Rifle. Unserialized, .52 caliber, 32 1/2-inch barrel with fixed front si...
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Consign your material to be auctioned alongside these items on Monday, June 8, 2026 in Dallas, TX. Consignment Deadline for this auction is Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
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U.S. Amoskeag Mfg. Co. 1864 Trapdoor Rifle.Unserialized, .52 caliber, 32 1/2-inch barrel with fixed front sight and adjustable rear ladder sight. Blued finish. Lock marked: 1864 and U. (eagle) S. / AMOSKEAG MFG. CO. / MANCHESTER N.H. Smooth hardwood straight stock with sling swivels and two barrel bands. Metal carbine buttplate. Amoskeag Manufacturing Company was originally a textile company in Manchester, NH, but like many industrial firms in the 19th century, they expanded into firearms manufacturing.
Condition: Good. Finish primarily a brownish grey patina with areas of handling wear, age and patches of pitting. Noticeable scuffs, dings and bruising present to wood. Cleaning rod absent. Action good. Strong bore. Tom Mixon Collection
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2026 June 8 Arms & Armor, Civil War & Militaria Signature® Auction #6339 (go to Auction Home page)
Bidding Begins Approx.
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8th
Friday
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8th
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71 Days
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Signature®: Heritage Live®:After Internet bidding closes, live bidding will take place through www.HA.com/Live. Your secret maximum bid placed prior to the live event will compete against the live bids. To maximize your chances of winning, enter realistic secret maximum bids on our site. Many of our proxy bidders are successful at winning lots in these auctions, and usually below their secret maximum. You can also place last minute bids directly with us by e-mailing Bid@HA.com or calling 1-866-835-3243. (Important note: Due to software and Internet latency, live bids may not register in time, so enter realistic proxy bids.)
Signature® Floor Sessions
Proxy bidding ends ten minutes prior to the session start time. Live Proxy bidding on Heritage Live now starts within 2 hours of when the auction opens for proxy bidding and continues through the live session. During the live auction event, bidding in person is encouraged, and Heritage Live includes streaming audio and often video during the event.
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