VERY RARE ROBERTS TRIAL CARBINE.

VERY RARE ROBERTS TRIAL CARBINE. Cal. 50/70. 20″ rnd bbl. Made under B.S. Roberts patent of 1869, it was entered in the Breechloading Trials of 1872, but like most of the competitors, did not fare very well. It has a Sharps/Lawrence patent rear sight. The lever on top of the wrist tilts the breechblock downwards for extraction and reloading. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Gray/brown patina overall and scattered areas of light surface rust. Wood has light handling marks. Possibly the only known specimen. Troy Collection 4-52052 FS323 (4,000-8,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2004

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
	1254	$4,312.00	VERY RARE ROBERTS TRIAL CARBINE. Cal. 50/70. 20″ rnd bbl. Made under B.S. Roberts patent of 1869, it was entered in the Breechloading Trials of 1872, but like most of the competitors, did not fare very well. It has a Sharps/Lawrence patent rear sight. The lever on top of the wrist tilts the breechblock downwards for extraction and reloading. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Gray/brown patina overall and scattered areas of light surface rust. Wood has light handling marks. Possibly the only known specimen. Troy Collection 4-52052 FS323 (4,000-8,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2004 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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