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1444
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$1,265.00
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PATTERN 1844 YOEMEN CARBINE. SN NSN. Cal. .65. 20″ smooth bore bbl with blade front sight, standing leaf rear, and mounted with swivel ramrod bayonet. Breech area of bbl has numerous crown over proof marks. Lock-plate is marked with a large “Crown/V-R Tower” in front of hammer, and a small crown over “V” and dated, “1844.” Left side of stock is mounted with sling bar and ring. Just behind is an initial stamped, “J.F.” Center of stock on left side is stamped with a large, “J9” over “Qory”, which is a unit marking for a British Yeomanry unit. Right side of stock has an inverted “V” over “BO” and a “44” over “7”. Behind brass trigger guard in toe line are two crown stamps and further down stamped, “Sargent.” Mounted with uncheckered 1-pc stock, brass nose cap, single brass ferrule, brass trigger guard, and brass butt-plate with long top tang. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl is a mixture of brown and silver patina. Lock-plate is a silver hardened color in protected areas, and dark gray patina on balance. Wood is sound with numerous nicks and dings, and retains a fine hand patina oil finish. Mechanics are crisp and bore is dark with moderate pitting. 4-31749 BDT270 (2,000-4,000)
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. |