JOHNSTON SADDLE RING CARBINE.

JOHNSTON SADDLE RING CARBINE. Cal. .58 RF. 22″ rnd bbl. Marked “W.JOHNSTON / CIN.OHIO / PATENTED 1862” on the right side of the frame. The rear trigger inside the triggerguard cocks the hammer. The bbl swings to the right for loading when the lever on the top is depressed. There is no extractor. This is similar to the Triplett & Scott carbine used later in the Civil War and one of these was entered in the Ordnance Trials of 1871. It was patented by William Johnston 25 November 1862. CONDITION: Gray patina overall with scattered light pitting. The stock has numerous small scrapes and dents. The hammer will not stand on lock. Troy Collection 4-52080 FS373 (4,000-7,500)

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
	1275	$4,600.00	JOHNSTON SADDLE RING CARBINE. Cal. .58 RF. 22″ rnd bbl. Marked “W.JOHNSTON / CIN.OHIO / PATENTED 1862” on the right side of the frame. The rear trigger inside the triggerguard cocks the hammer. The bbl swings to the right for loading when the lever on the top is depressed. There is no extractor. This is similar to the Triplett & Scott carbine used later in the Civil War and one of these was entered in the Ordnance Trials of 1871. It was patented by William Johnston 25 November 1862. CONDITION: Gray patina overall with scattered light pitting. The stock has numerous small scrapes and dents. The hammer will not stand on lock. Troy Collection 4-52080 FS373 (4,000-7,500) 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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