THIRD MODEL MORSE CARBINE.

THIRD MODEL MORSE CARBINE. SN 743. Cal. 50. This is a good example of the standard production Morse carbine. Most production Morses were in this final model. Mr. Michel, in his notes, describes this gun as follows: “The Type III carbine, also manufactured at the State Military Works in Greenville, SC, retains the flanged rod device, but now the sliding breechblock is made of iron. Type III carbines are in the 350 serial number range until the end of production”. CONDITION: Brass frame, nose cap, and buttplate have pleasant patination over scattered nicks, gouges, and scratches, especially nicked around latch, where someone did not know to cock gun to open. Bbl is brown and smooth with scattered pitting, especially at muzzle. Forestock appears to be made of tiger maple and is possibly restored. 4-31340 JS116 (15,000-20,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007

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
	1002	$16,675.00	THIRD MODEL MORSE CARBINE. SN 743. Cal. 50. This is a good example of the standard production Morse carbine. Most production Morses were in this final model. Mr. Michel, in his notes, describes this gun as follows: “The Type III carbine, also manufactured at the State Military Works in Greenville, SC, retains the flanged rod device, but now the sliding breechblock is made of iron. Type III carbines are in the 350 serial number range until the end of production”. CONDITION: Brass frame, nose cap, and buttplate have pleasant patination over scattered nicks, gouges, and scratches, especially nicked around latch, where someone did not know to cock gun to open. Bbl is brown and smooth with scattered pitting, especially at muzzle. Forestock appears to be made of tiger maple and is possibly restored. 4-31340 JS116 (15,000-20,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007 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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