CIVIL WAR BALL REPEATING CARBINE

CIVIL WAR BALL REPEATING CARBINE. SN NSN. Cal. 50. This is a popular Civil War era carbine of which about 1,000 were made. Marked on left side of receiver is “E.G. Lamson & Co / Windsor / VT / US / Ball’s Patent / June 23, 1863 / Mar 15, 1864”. This interesting patent arm was operated by a lever which also acted as the trigger guard. This is a nice example of seldom offered Civil War era carbine in near new condition that would be difficult to upgrade. CONDITION: Bbl retains almost all its orig finish which is now a dark plum color with a bright mirror-like bore with crisp rifling that appears unfired. Frame, lock, breech, lever & buttplate retain about 70% bright case colors with balance a silver/gray. Sub-inspector marks are found on most every piece of this gun & a crisp cartouche which reads “GGS” is stamped in stock opposite lock & a small “GGS” is found stamped on top of buttstock comb. Stock is sound & solid, well-fit with raised grain with scattered small storage dings & dents. 4-48218 JS67 (4,000-7,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2013

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
	1438	$7,475.00	CIVIL WAR BALL REPEATING CARBINE. SN NSN. Cal. 50. This is a popular Civil War era carbine of which about 1,000 were made. Marked on left side of receiver is “E.G. Lamson & Co / Windsor / VT / US / Ball’s Patent / June 23, 1863 / Mar 15, 1864”. This interesting patent arm was operated by a lever which also acted as the trigger guard. This is a nice example of seldom offered Civil War era carbine in near new condition that would be difficult to upgrade. CONDITION: Bbl retains almost all its orig finish which is now a dark plum color with a bright mirror-like bore with crisp rifling that appears unfired. Frame, lock, breech, lever & buttplate retain about 70% bright case colors with balance a silver/gray. Sub-inspector marks are found on most every piece of this gun & a crisp cartouche which reads “GGS” is stamped in stock opposite lock & a small “GGS” is found stamped on top of buttstock comb. Stock is sound & solid, well-fit with raised grain with scattered small storage dings & dents. 4-48218 JS67 (4,000-7,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2013 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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