RARE WARNER BREECHLOADING CARBINE.

RARE WARNER BREECHLOADING CARBINE. SN 1575. Cal. 54. 20″ Round bbl with standard musket type two leaf sight and iron blade front, has bronze frame with pivoting block reminiscent of that used on Snider with sliding ejector similar to that used on the Ballard. It is marked “James Warner. Springfield, Mass Warners Patent” on right side. Walnut buttstock has brass carbine type buttplate and faint inspector’s cartouche on left side. Forend is fastened by single band with bottom mounted spring retainer. Total production of this type was 1501, with an additional 1864 and 1865 production of about 2500 by Greene Rifle Works. Warners were known to have been issued to cavalry regiments during the Civil War. In 1870 almost 2500 were exported to France (probably mostly Greens). Mr. Howard’s notes indicate that he acquired this item from Eric Vaule in 1979. PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl is mostly a gray to brown patina. Action is polished, edges slightly rounded, toned back to pleasing golden brown. Number of dents on left side. Stocks refinished many years ago, and retain most of that finish, with a few cracks radiating from buttplate on left side. Inspector’s mark is faint. Forend has many scrapes and marks. Bore is good with some pitting. Lock is crisp. A very scarce carbine. 4-45434 MGM64 (3,000-5,000)

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
	1689	$7,762.50	RARE WARNER BREECHLOADING CARBINE. SN 1575. Cal. 54. 20″ Round bbl with standard musket type two leaf sight and iron blade front, has bronze frame with pivoting block reminiscent of that used on Snider with sliding ejector similar to that used on the Ballard. It is marked “James Warner. Springfield, Mass Warners Patent” on right side. Walnut buttstock has brass carbine type buttplate and faint inspector’s cartouche on left side. Forend is fastened by single band with bottom mounted spring retainer. Total production of this type was 1501, with an additional 1864 and 1865 production of about 2500 by Greene Rifle Works. Warners were known to have been issued to cavalry regiments during the Civil War. In 1870 almost 2500 were exported to France (probably mostly Greens). Mr. Howard’s notes indicate that he acquired this item from Eric Vaule in 1979. PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl is mostly a gray to brown patina. Action is polished, edges slightly rounded, toned back to pleasing golden brown. Number of dents on left side. Stocks refinished many years ago, and retain most of that finish, with a few cracks radiating from buttplate on left side. Inspector’s mark is faint. Forend has many scrapes and marks. Bore is good with some pitting. Lock is crisp. A very scarce carbine. 4-45434 MGM64 (3,000-5,000) 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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