LEE DROPPING BLOCK ACTION SADDLE RING CARBINE.

LEE DROPPING BLOCK ACTION SADDLE RING CARBINE. Cal. .50 RF. 24-1/2″ rnd bbl. No markings of any kind. This post-Civil War carbine was patented by James Paris Lee on 15 May 1866. A few of these are known in rifle form but they are almost never seen in carbine. The action drops the breechblock straight down with the lever operating two cams in different directions for moving the breechblock and a third to operate the extractor. The tolerances appear to be too close for military service. CONDITION: Gray/brown patina overall with light surface rust and pitting. The stock has two long breaks on the left side and numerous scratches on the butt and scorch marks on the forearm. Mechanically good. Troy Collection 4-52076 FS369 (1,500-2,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2004

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
	1251	$2,127.00	LEE DROPPING BLOCK ACTION SADDLE RING CARBINE. Cal. .50 RF. 24-1/2″ rnd bbl. No markings of any kind. This post-Civil War carbine was patented by James Paris Lee on 15 May 1866. A few of these are known in rifle form but they are almost never seen in carbine. The action drops the breechblock straight down with the lever operating two cams in different directions for moving the breechblock and a third to operate the extractor. The tolerances appear to be too close for military service. CONDITION: Gray/brown patina overall with light surface rust and pitting. The stock has two long breaks on the left side and numerous scratches on the butt and scorch marks on the forearm. Mechanically good. Troy Collection 4-52076 FS369 (1,500-2,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2004 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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