CIVIL WAR SMITH CARBINE

CIVIL WAR SMITH CARBINE SN 10793. Cal. 50 RF. Marked on left side of frame “American Machine Works” and “Poultney & Trimble”, this carbine has 21-5/8” oct to rnd bbl with dovetail front sight with German silver blade and a tiny carbine ladder rear sight. It has a sling bar and ring on left side of receiver & tiny “LFR” inspector initials on left flat of bbl. Mounted with straight grain, uncheckered American walnut with small rnd forearm & sgl band with straight stock & carbine buttplate. There is a clear cartouche on left wrist. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl retains about 80% strong blue/brown patina with blue in very sheltered areas. Latch spring on top retains about 85% bright blue. Receiver has strong case colors on right side in sheltered areas with balance a cleaned gray metal color. Wood is sound with minor handling & storage marks and retains most of an old restored finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-32621 JR517 (2,000-3,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007

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
	1461	$2,875.00	CIVIL WAR SMITH CARBINE SN 10793. Cal. 50 RF. Marked on left side of frame “American Machine Works” and “Poultney & Trimble”, this carbine has 21-5/8” oct to rnd bbl with dovetail front sight with German silver blade and a tiny carbine ladder rear sight. It has a sling bar and ring on left side of receiver & tiny “LFR” inspector initials on left flat of bbl. Mounted with straight grain, uncheckered American walnut with small rnd forearm & sgl band with straight stock & carbine buttplate. There is a clear cartouche on left wrist. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl retains about 80% strong blue/brown patina with blue in very sheltered areas. Latch spring on top retains about 85% bright blue. Receiver has strong case colors on right side in sheltered areas with balance a cleaned gray metal color. Wood is sound with minor handling & storage marks and retains most of an old restored finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-32621 JR517 (2,000-3,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007 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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