^Lot 3099 RICHARDSON & OVERMAN GALLAGER CIVIL WAR PERCUSSION

SRC. CAL. 50. S#. 10695. Approx. 17700 total examples of all three variations produced. This being a standard model. The Gallager saw a tremendous amount of service during the Civil War and were issued to many cavalry regiments. Fitted with a 22 1/4" bbl with dovetailed front sight holding a German silver insert and fixed rear sight. CONDITION: Metal surfaces have an even dark patina with scattered light handling marks. Stock exhibits many scattered handling marks with some areas of wood loss around the action. Good bore with frosting and deep sharp rifling. Crisp mechanics. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Glen E. Mattox. (01-22566/ZAL) ANTIQUE $800-1200