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2546
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$37,950.00
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RARE CIVIL WAR 3″ ORDNANCE RIFLE ON REPRODUCTION CARRIAGE. SN 548. Authentic 3″ ordnance rifle with approx. 72″ tapered rnd bbl, with 3″ rifled bore, 3″ cascible & 3-5/8″ trunnions. Top center of bbl is deeply stamped “US” and circumference of muzzle is marked “TTSLN 548 PI CO. 1863” and at bottom “816 LBS”. Presumably the number “548” is the serial number. Right trunnion is stamped “PHOENIX IRON CO” and left trunnion iw stamped with patent information. Mounted on a fine reproduction 1860’s field carriage with approx. 59″ diameter wheels and 78″ wide axle with an overall length from muzzle to end of trail of approx. 130″. This is an authentic ordnance rifle, work horse of the Union Army, on a fine reproduction field carriage. CONDITION: Tube is in fine condition with most of its restored black finish. Carriage is extremely fine retaining most of its orig custom green paint. 8-76236 (40,000-70,000)
Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008 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. |