RARE CONFEDERATE 1ST MODEL MORSE CARBINE.

RARE CONFEDERATE 1ST MODEL MORSE CARBINE. SN 149. Cal. 50. Nice example of a scarce 1st Model Morse carbine with solid brass breech door. SN 149 is found inside door and bottom of frame. This gun is similar to other Morse carbines in this configuration being about 40″ overall with 20″ round bbl, fixed rear sight. Exhibits maple stock, and appears orig and complete. Only about 200 of these scarce 1st Models were made in Greenville, SC and most saw hard use during the Civil War. Most of these guns were issued to South Carolina Militia units. CONDITION: Very good overall. Gun retains mellow brass patina on action body and appended metal surface. Wood stock & forend are sound and show a smooth handworn patina with numerous ding & rubs from use. Buttstock still retains cryptic letter “N” stamped on bottom next to frame. Forestock has a small repair at ramrod ferrule. Functioning cleaning jag is a restoration. There is a welded repair to brass breech door at hinge. Hammer has been professionally repaired. Mechanics are fine. 4-45202 JS201 (15,000-20,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013

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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	2235	$0.00	RARE CONFEDERATE 1ST MODEL MORSE CARBINE. SN 149. Cal. 50. Nice example of a scarce 1st Model Morse carbine with solid brass breech door. SN 149 is found inside door and bottom of frame. This gun is similar to other Morse carbines in this configuration being about 40″ overall with 20″ round bbl, fixed rear sight. Exhibits maple stock, and appears orig and complete. Only about 200 of these scarce 1st Models were made in Greenville, SC and most saw hard use during the Civil War. Most of these guns were issued to South Carolina Militia units. CONDITION: Very good overall. Gun retains mellow brass patina on action body and appended metal surface. Wood stock & forend are sound and show a smooth handworn patina with numerous ding & rubs from use. Buttstock still retains cryptic letter “N” stamped on bottom next to frame. Forestock has a small repair at ramrod ferrule. Functioning cleaning jag is a restoration. There is a welded repair to brass breech door at hinge. Hammer has been professionally repaired. Mechanics are fine. 4-45202 JS201 (15,000-20,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013 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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