SCARCE SPRINGFIELD ALTERED SPENCER CAVALRY CARBINE TO INFANTRY RIFLE.

SCARCE SPRINGFIELD ALTERED SPENCER CAVALRY CARBINE TO INFANTRY RIFLE. SN 24919. Cal. 50 RF. 32-1/2″ Blued round bbl with 3-groove rifling added ca 1871 by Springfield Armory, to this 1865 marked carbine action with saddle ring, manufactured by Burnside Rifle Company of Providence, RI. This scarce type with a total production of 1108, is also identified by its newly made long forend, fastened by 2 bbl bands, iron ramrod with ribbed head, and Stabler cut-off, allowing for single shot use. SN marked on left rear of bbl, matches no. on top rear of action. Arsenal refinished buttstock is marked with “ESA” inspectors mark, on left side. Mr. Howard’s notes indicate that he acquired this item from Ron Ogan in 1989. PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbl retains approx 90% orig blue with some thinning and freckling, silvered at muzzle, with an area thinned with some cleaned oxidation in front of sight. Action retains 90% orig case hardened arsenal re-color with some silvering and fading. Stock retains most of its arsenal refinish, with a large 3″ check running from center of buttplate into body of stock, numerous minor marks, and one or 2 deeper abrasions. Inspectors mark is legible but contains finish. Arsenal forend is excellent. Ramrod is bright. Bore is excellent, bright and shiny. Action is crisp. 4-45415 MGM62 (4,000-6,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012

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
	1688	$4,600.00	SCARCE SPRINGFIELD ALTERED SPENCER CAVALRY CARBINE TO INFANTRY RIFLE. SN 24919. Cal. 50 RF. 32-1/2″ Blued round bbl with 3-groove rifling added ca 1871 by Springfield Armory, to this 1865 marked carbine action with saddle ring, manufactured by Burnside Rifle Company of Providence, RI. This scarce type with a total production of 1108, is also identified by its newly made long forend, fastened by 2 bbl bands, iron ramrod with ribbed head, and Stabler cut-off, allowing for single shot use. SN marked on left rear of bbl, matches no. on top rear of action. Arsenal refinished buttstock is marked with “ESA” inspectors mark, on left side. Mr. Howard’s notes indicate that he acquired this item from Ron Ogan in 1989. PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbl retains approx 90% orig blue with some thinning and freckling, silvered at muzzle, with an area thinned with some cleaned oxidation in front of sight. Action retains 90% orig case hardened arsenal re-color with some silvering and fading. Stock retains most of its arsenal refinish, with a large 3″ check running from center of buttplate into body of stock, numerous minor marks, and one or 2 deeper abrasions. Inspectors mark is legible but contains finish. Arsenal forend is excellent. Ramrod is bright. Bore is excellent, bright and shiny. Action is crisp. 4-45415 MGM62 (4,000-6,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012 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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