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2401
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$4,887.50
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1ST MODEL MORSE CARBINE SERIAL NUMBER 103. SN 103. Cal. 52. This popular brass frame Confederate carbine was made in Greenville, SC and about 1,000 were made. There are three distinct models of this gun were made with the 1st Model of which this gun is being among the first 200 or so produced. This gun is missing most of its firing mechanism and the unnumbered breech is possibly restored but remainder of gun appears original. PROVENANCE: Fred B. McDonald Estate Collection. CONDITION: Forestock is sound and complete. Buttstock is broken and repaired at both toes and a couple other slivers inset. Buttplate is missing the cleaning jag. The hammer has been cutdown. The unserialized breech block appears restored and all internal firing mechanism is missing. 4-41422 JS34 (5,000-7,000)
Auction: Firearms - Spring 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. |