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1252
$5,175.00

ELLIOT SADDLE RING CARBINE. Cal. 50. 22-1/2″ rnd bbl. Marked “W. H. ELLIOT” on the left side of the action in small letters and on the left side of the stock in larger letters. There are no maker’s markings but it was probably made by Remington. Elliot was an inventor employed by Remington and held many patents on guns that they made. This one appears to be covered by his patent of 9 May 1871. This gun was submitted to the 1872 Breechloading Trials and was recommended by the board but none were ever made on this design. CONDITION: Gray patina overall with scattered spots of rust stains and pitting. Numerous dents and scratches on the wood. Mechanically fine. Troy Collection 4-52035 FS298 (4,500-8,500)


Auction: Firearms - Fall 2004
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