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3337
$3,162.50

RARE 1809 DATED MODEL 1807 SPRINGFIELD “INDIAN CARBINE”.

NSN. Cal. 54. This very rare US pattern was made between 1807-1809 as gifts for “friendly Indians”. This gun orig flint, has been converted to percussion in standard configuration 47-1/2″ overall with 33-1/4″ smooth bore bbl with “PV” eagle head proofs and “US” stamped on top. Lock is well marked “US / eagle / SPRINGFIELD” forward of hammer and “1809” at rear. Buttplate is also marked with matching “1809” date. This gun is full stock and pin retained with brass mounts. PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: This is among the nicest “as found” examples of this scarce gun we have seen with dark smooth patina overall; pitting especially at bolster. Stock has hand worn patina with several chips and pieces missing along ramrod channel above lock and forward of lock. Functional with clean smooth bore. 52332-110 JS (3,500-4,500) – Lot 3337


Auction: Firearms - October 2017
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