SMITH CIVIL WAR CARBINE.

SMITH CIVIL WAR CARBINE. SN 56669. Cal. .50. 21-5/8″ octagon to round bbl with rectangular base dovetail front sight with replacement brass blade, and rear sight is a short ladder with tension spring. Left flat of bbl is stamped with, “L.F.R.” Left side of receiver marked, “Manufactured by/AM’N M’CH’N WKS/Springfield, Mass.” There is a rectangular and oval cartouche on left wrist of stock. Mounted with straight grain uncheckered walnut with standard forend retained by one band, straight grip stock, and carbine butt-plate. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains orig finish that is a blue/brown color with fine pinprick oxidation. Receiver has traces of orig case coloring but is mostly a silver hardened with brown patina mix, and light scattered oxidation. Trigger guard is smooth with a silver and splotchy brown patina mixture. Stock is sound with minimal nicks and dings and retains most of its orig oil finish. Mechanics are crisp and bore is bright with strong case coloring on both bbl face and breech face. 4-32230 BDT257 (2,500-3,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008

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
	1441	$1,926.00	SMITH CIVIL WAR CARBINE. SN 56669. Cal. .50. 21-5/8″ octagon to round bbl with rectangular base dovetail front sight with replacement brass blade, and rear sight is a short ladder with tension spring. Left flat of bbl is stamped with, “L.F.R.” Left side of receiver marked, “Manufactured by/AM’N M’CH’N WKS/Springfield, Mass.” There is a rectangular and oval cartouche on left wrist of stock. Mounted with straight grain uncheckered walnut with standard forend retained by one band, straight grip stock, and carbine butt-plate. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains orig finish that is a blue/brown color with fine pinprick oxidation. Receiver has traces of orig case coloring but is mostly a silver hardened with brown patina mix, and light scattered oxidation. Trigger guard is smooth with a silver and splotchy brown patina mixture. Stock is sound with minimal nicks and dings and retains most of its orig oil finish. Mechanics are crisp and bore is bright with strong case coloring on both bbl face and breech face. 4-32230 BDT257 (2,500-3,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008 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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