RARE CONFEDERATE 1ST MODEL MORSE CARBINE.

RARE CONFEDERATE 1ST MODEL MORSE CARBINE. SN 149. Cal. 50. Fine example of a scarce 1st Model Morse carbine with solid brass breech door. SN 149 is found inside door and bottom of frame. This gun is similar to other Morse carbines in this configuration being about 40″ overall with 20″ round bbl, fixed rear sight. Exhibits maple stock, and appears all orig and complete. Only about 200 of these scarce 1st Models were made in Greenville, SC. CONDITION: Excellent. Gun retains mellow brass patina on action body and appended metal surface. Wood stock & forend are sound and show a smooth handworn patina with numerous ding & rubs from use. Forestock has a small repair at ramrod ferrule. Hammer has been professionally repaired. Mechanics are fine. 4-45202 JS201 (17,500-22,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012

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
	2079	$17,110.00	RARE CONFEDERATE 1ST MODEL MORSE CARBINE. SN 149. Cal. 50. Fine example of a scarce 1st Model Morse carbine with solid brass breech door. SN 149 is found inside door and bottom of frame. This gun is similar to other Morse carbines in this configuration being about 40″ overall with 20″ round bbl, fixed rear sight. Exhibits maple stock, and appears all orig and complete. Only about 200 of these scarce 1st Models were made in Greenville, SC. CONDITION: Excellent. Gun retains mellow brass patina on action body and appended metal surface. Wood stock & forend are sound and show a smooth handworn patina with numerous ding & rubs from use. Forestock has a small repair at ramrod ferrule. Hammer has been professionally repaired. Mechanics are fine. 4-45202 JS201 (17,500-22,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012 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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