SECOND MODEL MORSE CARBINE.

SECOND MODEL MORSE CARBINE. SN 308. Cal. 50. This is the scarcest of the Morse carbines with only about 100-150 made. Mr. Michel describes this gun as follows: “The Second Model (or Type II) Morse carbine, produced at the State Military Works in Greenville, South Carolina, is distinguished by a more sophisticated locking and firing mechanism. Included in this improved mechanism is the presence of a flanged iron rod connected to an iron plate with knurled edges which covers the forward top portion of the brass operating lever. The serial number range for this type of carbine is from 200 to the near 350 range. This carbine is serial numbered 308. Legibly scratched on the right side of the frame is ‘Captured at Columbia, South Car’… ex-Lee A. Petrov collection”. Rarely do we find Confederate carbines with capture information scratched so nicely, telling us a piece of their history. CONDITION: Brass surfaces are scratched and cleaned with numerous small dings and stains. Capture information scratched in frame is quite legible. Buttstock retains much of its orig varnish. Cryptic letter “C” in buttstock is well struck and discernible. Forestock is possible restoration, as is ramrod. Bbl lacks ramrod catch. Nose cap appears orig. Forestock exhibits raised grain and is very good. 4-31339 JS115 (20,000-25,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1001	$20,125.00	SECOND MODEL MORSE CARBINE. SN 308. Cal. 50. This is the scarcest of the Morse carbines with only about 100-150 made. Mr. Michel describes this gun as follows: “The Second Model (or Type II) Morse carbine, produced at the State Military Works in Greenville, South Carolina, is distinguished by a more sophisticated locking and firing mechanism. Included in this improved mechanism is the presence of a flanged iron rod connected to an iron plate with knurled edges which covers the forward top portion of the brass operating lever. The serial number range for this type of carbine is from 200 to the near 350 range. This carbine is serial numbered 308. Legibly scratched on the right side of the frame is ‘Captured at Columbia, South Car’… ex-Lee A. Petrov collection”. Rarely do we find Confederate carbines with capture information scratched so nicely, telling us a piece of their history. CONDITION: Brass surfaces are scratched and cleaned with numerous small dings and stains. Capture information scratched in frame is quite legible. Buttstock retains much of its orig varnish. Cryptic letter “C” in buttstock is well struck and discernible. Forestock is possible restoration, as is ramrod. Bbl lacks ramrod catch. Nose cap appears orig. Forestock exhibits raised grain and is very good. 4-31339 JS115 (20,000-25,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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