BRITISH VOLUNTEERS CARBINE.

BRITISH VOLUNTEERS CARBINE. SN NSN. Cal.(.66) carbine bore. 20″ bbl. Left breech is marked with Birmingham, post 1813 proof marks. Slide bar and ring mounted on left side to rear of S-shaped sideplate and held into front with screw passing through from lock side. Lock is unmarked but is orig flint. Furniture is brass with the markings “R6” over “C” over “2?” on butt tang. PROVENANCE: R. Sadler Collection. CONDITION: Very Good. Some wood loss on forend, a 1-1/2″ crack beginning at forward rammer pipe and migrating through one of the bbl pins to the top of the forestock. 3″ crack originating at front of sidebar from front mounting of sling bar. Also a 2″ stress crack between sidebar and S-shaped sideplate, not affecting soundness of gun. Minor losses to both rammer pipes. 4-31978 PS30 (1,200-1,800)

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
	1607	$575.00	BRITISH VOLUNTEERS CARBINE. SN NSN. Cal.(.66) carbine bore. 20″ bbl. Left breech is marked with Birmingham, post 1813 proof marks. Slide bar and ring mounted on left side to rear of S-shaped sideplate and held into front with screw passing through from lock side. Lock is unmarked but is orig flint. Furniture is brass with the markings “R6” over “C” over “2?” on butt tang. PROVENANCE: R. Sadler Collection. CONDITION: Very Good. Some wood loss on forend, a 1-1/2″ crack beginning at forward rammer pipe and migrating through one of the bbl pins to the top of the forestock. 3″ crack originating at front of sidebar from front mounting of sling bar. Also a 2″ stress crack between sidebar and S-shaped sideplate, not affecting soundness of gun. Minor losses to both rammer pipes. 4-31978 PS30 (1,200-1,800) 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.

.red{fill:#B50938;} .white{fill:#FFFFFF;} .blue{fill:#005596;}