Spring 2026 Premier Firearms & Militaria Auction
February 26th, February 27th, February 28th, and March 1st, 2026
This auction will feature an outstanding collection of items spanning multiple categories including Modern, Military, Sporting, & Antique firearms & militaria! Below is just a small grouping of select highlights from the massive offering to be featured in this upcoming sale!
WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 LOUISIANA STATE MILITIA MARKED LEVER ACTION MUSKET
01-27713 | Cal. 44 HRF. | S# 33351.
“The Battle of Liberty Place” happened on the streets of New Orleans on September 14 of 1874. Also known as The Battle of Canal Street it was a defining event in the post Civil War reconstruction period. The Democratic Conservative White League attacked the Republican Metropolitan Police for control of the city to end reconstruction in Louisiana. Thousands of citizens marched up Canal Street and were met with 500 Metropolitans and their Winchester repeaters. Shots were exchanged and the Metropolitans and police allies retreated leaving behind numerous Model 1866 repeaters. This rifle has markings consistent with the Model 1866 repeaters that were seized by the insurgents. The White League defeat deposed Government William Pitt Kellogg. The victory was short lived as President Ulysses S. Grant ordered the army to reinstate Kellogg three days later. Bbl. 27″ rnd. with blade front sight and folding leaf rear sight. 7/8 length mag. tube. Brass action. Lower tang is marked “LSM” for the Louisiana State Militia, followed by rack # “9C3”. 2-band fastened walnut forearm and straight grip stock with brass trapdoor musket buttplate and sling swivels. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: information pertaining to the Battle of Liberty Place. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Norm Greenberg Collection. STATUS: ANTIQUE.
