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1277
$4,887.00

ROWE PATENT SADDLE RING CARBINE. Cal. .44 RF. 22″ rnd bbl. Marked “A. H. ROWE / HARTFORD.CT. / PATENTED 1864” on the right side of the receiver, “W.JOHNSTON / PATENTED / 1862” on the right side, “MANUFACTURED / BY / WM.MUIR. &CO.” on the right side of the bbl lug and “WINDSOR-LOCKS.CT. 1864” on the left. This swivel breech carbine was submitted to the 1865 trials but was not successful due to its caliber. The rear trigger cocks the hammer, the release button is on top of the action. CONDITION: Gray/brown patina overall with scattered light pitting and overall surface rust. The stock is cracked and chipped on the left side with a large bruise at the end of the triggerguard on the right side. Troy Collection 4-52075 FS370 (3,500-5,000)


Auction: Firearms - Fall 2004
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