EXTRAORDINARY CIVIL WAR BALL REPEATING CARBINE.

SN NSN. This is a scarce andpopular Civil War era carbine of which only about 1,000 were made. Marked on left side of receiver is “E.G. Lamson & Co / Windsor / VT / US / Ball’s Patent / June 23, 1863 / Mar 15, 1864″. This interesting patent arm was operated by a lever which also acted as the trigger guard. This is an extremely nice example of seldom offered Civil War era carbine in near new condition that would be difficult to upgrade. CONDITION: Bbl retains almost all its orig finish which is now a dark plum color with scattered small areas of staining with a bright mirror-like bore with crisp rifling that appears unfired. Frame, lock, breech, lever & buttplate retain over 95% bright case colors with balance a silver/gray with scuffs at toe of buttplate and areas of staining ans soiling. Sub-inspector marks are found on most every piece of this gun & a crisp cartouche which reads “GGS” (G. G. Saunders) is stamped in stock opposite lock & a small “GGS” is found stamped on top of buttstock comb. Stock is sound & solid, well-fit with raised grain with scattered small storage dings & dents. 49622-5 JS (6,000-10,000) – Lot 3303

Auction: Firearms - October 2015

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
	3303	$6,900.00	EXTRAORDINARY CIVIL WAR BALL REPEATING CARBINE. SN NSN. This is a scarce andpopular Civil War era carbine of which only about 1,000 were made. Marked on left side of receiver is “E.G. Lamson & Co / Windsor / VT / US / Ball’s Patent / June 23, 1863 / Mar 15, 1864″. This interesting patent arm was operated by a lever which also acted as the trigger guard. This is an extremely nice example of seldom offered Civil War era carbine in near new condition that would be difficult to upgrade. CONDITION: Bbl retains almost all its orig finish which is now a dark plum color with scattered small areas of staining with a bright mirror-like bore with crisp rifling that appears unfired. Frame, lock, breech, lever & buttplate retain over 95% bright case colors with balance a silver/gray with scuffs at toe of buttplate and areas of staining ans soiling. Sub-inspector marks are found on most every piece of this gun & a crisp cartouche which reads “GGS” (G. G. Saunders) is stamped in stock opposite lock & a small “GGS” is found stamped on top of buttstock comb. Stock is sound & solid, well-fit with raised grain with scattered small storage dings & dents. 49622-5 JS (6,000-10,000) – Lot 3303 Auction: Firearms - October 2015 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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EXTRAORDINARY CIVIL WAR BALL REPEATING CARBINE.