COLUMBUS ARMORY CARBINE.

SN 6. 58 Cal. This carbine was no doubt a product of the Columbus Armory, though the lock is unmarked. Several Confederate carbines made by various makers in Columbus, Georgia and the surrounding area have similar features. Among these makers are J. P. Murray, Columbus Armory, Dickson & Nelson, and David & Bozeman. All these manufacturers shared similarly designed carbines and Mississippi-style rifles. All these makers normally marked their guns, with exception of the Columbus Armory, where only 2 or 3 marked specimens are known. Based on this information we know this unmarked carbine to be a product of the Columbus Armory. Earlier literature usually identifies these guns as J. P. Murray. Information on the Columbus Armory only recently has come to light in the marvelous book by John Murphy and Howard Madaus, Confederate Carbines and Musketoons. Murphy and Madaus, in their book, describe a letter from John D. Gray, of the Columbus Armory, describing his contract for 1,000 carbines. This carbine is like a J. P. Murray Type II carbine where the two known marked Columbus Armory are like the J. P. Murray Type I carbines. The difference between the Type I and Type II carbines is the double strap front band as opposed to 2 bands and a nosecap like the gun being offered here. Bolster, tang screw, hammer, lockplate and stock are SN “6″. This gun has SN “6″ on hammer and inner surface of lockplate, consistent with the three known Columbus Armory marked locks. There is no number on bottom of bbl; however, there is a cryptic marking consistent with Columbus guns somewhat like Maltese cross stamp. Gun is complete and authentic. PROVENANCE: Greene Museum of Southern History. CONDITION: Metal surfaces are all brown with scattered pitting. Bbl is marked with a cross type cryptic seen on other Columbus made bbls. There is no discernible inspector mark other than a “P” on left bbl breech. Back of breech is SN 6 with a dot as is tang screw which is dot with a 6 and lockplate and hammer which are also numbered 6. Stock is also marked with a 6 and a dot. Lock screws have matching “VIII” on each. Front band spring is replacement. Brass trigger guard has deep red patina and buttplate has similar though some is worn to a yellow mustard with numerous small dings, dents and bruises. Stock has large crack opposite of lock forward of escutcheon as can be seen in photos. Mechanically gun functions well. Bbl has no discernible rifling and measures about 56 Cal. 4-54256 JS232 (6,000-9,000) – Lot 3269

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Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014

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
	3269	$14,950.00	COLUMBUS ARMORY CARBINE. SN 6. 58 Cal. This carbine was no doubt a product of the Columbus Armory, though the lock is unmarked. Several Confederate carbines made by various makers in Columbus, Georgia and the surrounding area have similar features. Among these makers are J. P. Murray, Columbus Armory, Dickson & Nelson, and David & Bozeman. All these manufacturers shared similarly designed carbines and Mississippi-style rifles. All these makers normally marked their guns, with exception of the Columbus Armory, where only 2 or 3 marked specimens are known. Based on this information we know this unmarked carbine to be a product of the Columbus Armory. Earlier literature usually identifies these guns as J. P. Murray. Information on the Columbus Armory only recently has come to light in the marvelous book by John Murphy and Howard Madaus, Confederate Carbines and Musketoons. Murphy and Madaus, in their book, describe a letter from John D. Gray, of the Columbus Armory, describing his contract for 1,000 carbines. This carbine is like a J. P. Murray Type II carbine where the two known marked Columbus Armory are like the J. P. Murray Type I carbines. The difference between the Type I and Type II carbines is the double strap front band as opposed to 2 bands and a nosecap like the gun being offered here. Bolster, tang screw, hammer, lockplate and stock are SN “6″. This gun has SN “6″ on hammer and inner surface of lockplate, consistent with the three known Columbus Armory marked locks. There is no number on bottom of bbl; however, there is a cryptic marking consistent with Columbus guns somewhat like Maltese cross stamp. Gun is complete and authentic. PROVENANCE: Greene Museum of Southern History. CONDITION: Metal surfaces are all brown with scattered pitting. Bbl is marked with a cross type cryptic seen on other Columbus made bbls. There is no discernible inspector mark other than a “P” on left bbl breech. Back of breech is SN 6 with a dot as is tang screw which is dot with a 6 and lockplate and hammer which are also numbered 6. Stock is also marked with a 6 and a dot. Lock screws have matching “VIII” on each. Front band spring is replacement. Brass trigger guard has deep red patina and buttplate has similar though some is worn to a yellow mustard with numerous small dings, dents and bruises. Stock has large crack opposite of lock forward of escutcheon as can be seen in photos. Mechanically gun functions well. Bbl has no discernible rifling and measures about 56 Cal. 4-54256 JS232 (6,000-9,000) – Lot 3269 Click here to view provenance Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014 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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COLUMBUS ARMORY CARBINE.