FINE TRIPLETT & SCOTT CIVIL WAR CARBINE.

FINE TRIPLETT & SCOTT CIVIL WAR CARBINE. SN 898. .50 Spencer cal. 22” rnd bbl. Marked “KENTUCKY” on the left side of the receiver, “MERIDEN MAN’FG. CO. / MERIDEN.CONN.” on the left side of the frame. “TRIPLETT & SCOTT PATENT DEC. 6, 1864” is on the top tang, “G / W.R” is stamped in the wood near the butt on the left side of the stock. CONDITION: Fine. 80% dull blue on the bbl, bbl band, receiver and magazine cover. About 70% of the casehardening remains on the frame. Brilliant on the bottom but slightly fading elsewhere. Casehardening on the buttplate is bright on top and faded on the back. Like most Triplett & Scott carbines, the butt is cracked, but this one is cracked at the buttplate instead of over the magazine. Sling swivels remain but the lower is probably a replacement as it is slightly oversized and has caused some chipping at the front end. Mechanically fine. 4-55324 FS152 (3,250-4,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2005

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
	618	$3,162.00	FINE TRIPLETT & SCOTT CIVIL WAR CARBINE. SN 898. .50 Spencer cal. 22” rnd bbl. Marked “KENTUCKY” on the left side of the receiver, “MERIDEN MAN’FG. CO. / MERIDEN.CONN.” on the left side of the frame. “TRIPLETT & SCOTT PATENT DEC. 6, 1864” is on the top tang, “G / W.R” is stamped in the wood near the butt on the left side of the stock. CONDITION: Fine. 80% dull blue on the bbl, bbl band, receiver and magazine cover. About 70% of the casehardening remains on the frame. Brilliant on the bottom but slightly fading elsewhere. Casehardening on the buttplate is bright on top and faded on the back. Like most Triplett & Scott carbines, the butt is cracked, but this one is cracked at the buttplate instead of over the magazine. Sling swivels remain but the lower is probably a replacement as it is slightly oversized and has caused some chipping at the front end. Mechanically fine. 4-55324 FS152 (3,250-4,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2005 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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