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Exceptional Civil War Smith Breechloading Percussion Carbine

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,500.00 USD
Exceptional Civil War Smith Breechloading Percussion Carbine
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Exceptional Civil War Smith Breechloading Percussion Carbine, #11901, .50 cal., 21.6" round-to-octagonal barrel has 5.5" release bar at top that allows barrel to pivot downward for loading; receiver has hinge at bottom-front, push-lever to release barrel, left-side sling bar/ring, integral nipple bolster with cleanout screw, is marked "Manufactured by/Mass. Arms Co./Chicopee Falls.", "Address/Poultney & Trimble/Baltimore U.S.A." and "Smith's Patent/June 23, 1857"at left. Oil-finished walnut forend, matching buttstock with oval "J.H." cartouche of Inspector John Hannis at left wrist. Mfg'd ca. 1861-65. Condition is excellent retaining approx. 90% military barrel blue (4" cleaned/touched-up area of light erosion at left midpoint, deep glossy blue on barrel release bar and lower tang), softly mottled case colors, sharp edges and markings. Stocks are sound (ding at bottom forend) with sharp cartouche and lovely grain, color and finish. Action is crisp, barrel hinge is tight, bore is brilliant with sharp rifling. Est.: $3,000-$4,000. (Antique)