UNIQUE CONFEDERATE MORSE CARBINE IN 58 CAL.

UNIQUE CONFEDERATE MORSE CARBINE IN 58 CAL. SN 867. Cal. 58. This gun is typical brass framed Morse configuration about 40″ overall with 20″ rnd bbl with fixed rear sight. Gun exhibits striped maple stock and appears all original and complete including jag in buttplate. Unique characteristic of this Greenville, SC made carbine is that it is the only specimen noted in 58 cal. instead of the standard 50 cal. John Murphy in his text on pg. 179 “Confederate Carbines and Musketoons” states “the bbl on one known Morse carbine, SN 867, is rifled with three lands and grooves, but bored to 58 cal.” Externally gun is serial numbered on bottom of frame and inside breach latch. This is a very nice example of a Morse even if it was not a unique caliber, this gun retains nice brass patina and striping to stocks. CONDITION: This gun overall is very good. Bbl is gray/brown with scattered pitting. Brass retains yellow patina with numerous scattered nicks, scratches and small dents. Buttstock and forestock are solid with possible old refinish. There is about a 1/16″ gap between frame and buttstock. 4-42233 JS11 (15,000-20,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011

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
	2180	$37,375.00	UNIQUE CONFEDERATE MORSE CARBINE IN 58 CAL. SN 867. Cal. 58. This gun is typical brass framed Morse configuration about 40″ overall with 20″ rnd bbl with fixed rear sight. Gun exhibits striped maple stock and appears all original and complete including jag in buttplate. Unique characteristic of this Greenville, SC made carbine is that it is the only specimen noted in 58 cal. instead of the standard 50 cal. John Murphy in his text on pg. 179 “Confederate Carbines and Musketoons” states “the bbl on one known Morse carbine, SN 867, is rifled with three lands and grooves, but bored to 58 cal.” Externally gun is serial numbered on bottom of frame and inside breach latch. This is a very nice example of a Morse even if it was not a unique caliber, this gun retains nice brass patina and striping to stocks. CONDITION: This gun overall is very good. Bbl is gray/brown with scattered pitting. Brass retains yellow patina with numerous scattered nicks, scratches and small dents. Buttstock and forestock are solid with possible old refinish. There is about a 1/16″ gap between frame and buttstock. 4-42233 JS11 (15,000-20,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011 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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