WRIGHT PATENT US TRIAL CARBINE.

WRIGHT PATENT US TRIAL CARBINE. Cal. 54 RF. 19-1/2″ rnd bbl. Marked “E.S. WRIGHT’S / PATENT / Nov. 15 1864” on top of the receiver. The short breechblock is spring loaded and held by a latch on the right side of the action. The hammer is in the center of the tang and the firing pin is in the center of the breechblock. The extractor is integral with the breechblock hinge. Edward Wright worked in Buffalo, New York, and submitted this carbine to the Breechloading Trials in 1865. It was considered too fragile for military service. This is possibly the only known specimen. CONDITION: Rust/brown patina overall with light to moderate pitting. Wood has normal handling marks. Action is fine. Troy Collection 4-52037 FS299 (4,500-8,500)

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
	1264	$5,750.00	WRIGHT PATENT US TRIAL CARBINE. Cal. 54 RF. 19-1/2″ rnd bbl. Marked “E.S. WRIGHT’S / PATENT / Nov. 15 1864” on top of the receiver. The short breechblock is spring loaded and held by a latch on the right side of the action. The hammer is in the center of the tang and the firing pin is in the center of the breechblock. The extractor is integral with the breechblock hinge. Edward Wright worked in Buffalo, New York, and submitted this carbine to the Breechloading Trials in 1865. It was considered too fragile for military service. This is possibly the only known specimen. CONDITION: Rust/brown patina overall with light to moderate pitting. Wood has normal handling marks. Action is fine. Troy Collection 4-52037 FS299 (4,500-8,500) 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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