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115
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$29,900.00
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RARE CONFEDERATE NORTH CAROLINA TYPE II H.C. LAMB RIFLE. Cal. 58. SN 321. This is a rarely encountered Type II Lamb rifle. We can find no more than four or five examples of this gun surviving. Buttstock has initials “TDP” carved into it. Gun is unmarked with exception of “NC” surcharge on bbl flat & serial number “321” on rear flat of half octagonal breech & a number “3” stamped on top of buttplate. This gun is brass mounted including buttplate, sideplate, trigger guard, bands & nose cap. Iron sling swivels are attached to trigger bow & front band. Ramrod is very crude showing bends & filings over most of its length. CONDITION: Stock has been sanded. Possible wood restoration behind bbl tang. Bbl is brown, pitted, “NC” & “321” markings are deep & easily discernable. Front sight appears to be replaced. Front band & nose cap are possible replacements. 4-56579 JS17 (25,000-35,000)
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. |