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2719
$6,612.50

BRITISH MADE MEXICAN FLINTLOCK CAVALRY CARBINE. 76 Cal. smooth bore. 20-3/4″ round bbl stamped with “Birmingham Post 1813” proof marks. Lock is marked with a sunburst over a Mexican eagle holding a snake in its talons. Furniture butt plate trigger guard and rammer pipes and nose cap are brass. The wood stock is typical of the Paget style stocking. Mexican marked firearms from the Mexican American war period are rare and seldom seen on the market, here is an outstanding opportunity to own a Mexican marked firearm. PROVENANCE: Dr. Frank Miller Estate Coll. CONDITION: Metal is in fine condition having a layer of dried grease that can be easily removed. Wood is in very nice condition showing a few nicks and dings from normal use. 4-35726 PAS41 (3,500-5,000)


Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008
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