RARE CONFEDERATE NORTH CAROLINA TYPE III H.C. LAMB RIFLE.

RARE CONFEDERATE NORTH CAROLINA TYPE III H.C. LAMB RIFLE. Cal. 50 cal. This is a very rarely encountered North Carolina state contract rifle made in state designated cal of 50. There are no more than three or four of these guns known to us in collections or museums. This gun externally is totally unmarked with exception of “U” stamped on rear band. Bbl exhibits typical half oct breech as with most Lambs, brass furniture including buttplate, trigger guard, sideplate, nose cap & bbl bands. Gun has fixed rear sight & a flat stud front sight. Sling swivels are found on trigger bow & front bbl band. CONDITION: Buttstock still exhibits some raised grain, stock repair around top of lockplate. Stock has been restored from rear band forward. This includes restored front band & nose cap. Ramrod is old but probable replacement. Bore is very good showing fine rifling. 4-56580 JS18 (15,000-25,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2006

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
	118	$23,000.00	RARE CONFEDERATE NORTH CAROLINA TYPE III H.C. LAMB RIFLE. Cal. 50 cal. This is a very rarely encountered North Carolina state contract rifle made in state designated cal of 50. There are no more than three or four of these guns known to us in collections or museums. This gun externally is totally unmarked with exception of “U” stamped on rear band. Bbl exhibits typical half oct breech as with most Lambs, brass furniture including buttplate, trigger guard, sideplate, nose cap & bbl bands. Gun has fixed rear sight & a flat stud front sight. Sling swivels are found on trigger bow & front bbl band. CONDITION: Buttstock still exhibits some raised grain, stock repair around top of lockplate. Stock has been restored from rear band forward. This includes restored front band & nose cap. Ramrod is old but probable replacement. Bore is very good showing fine rifling. 4-56580 JS18 (15,000-25,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2006 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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