^Lot 22 Scarce Civil War 2-Band Percussion Military Musketoon, by Henry Leman

Scarce Civil War 2-Band Percussion Military Musketoon, by Henry Leman, NVSN, .58 cal., 33" round barrel, block-blade front and notched rear sights, integral nipple bolster with cleanout screw at semi-octagonal breech; flat lockplate is marked "H.E. Leman/Lancaster, PA" ahead of the hammer with its unique very tall cocking spur; brass fittings comprise 2-pc. trigger guard with front sling swivel, flat buttplate, serpentine sideplate, nosecap retaining the button-tip steel ramrod. Walnut 3/4 stock has 2 steel bands (top with sling swivel) having front retaining springs. Mfg'd early 1860s in small qty. Condition is good, the barrel having a lightly-etched dark brown patina (pitting at breech obscuring any original markings), the lock being smooth gunmetal with sharp markings, the brass with deep age toning. Stock is sound, the buttstock being mostly smooth, forestock showing dings and minor wood losses at bands, chipping at ramrod channel, thin varnish finish. Action is very strong (nipple replaced), smoothbore shows general light erosion. Est.: $600-$900. (Antique)