SMITH CIVIL WAR CARBINE.

SMITH CIVIL WAR CARBINE. Cal. 50. SN 21. Extremely early Mass Arms Smith carbine with 21-1/2” oct to rnd bbl, silver blade front sight and carbine ladder rear sight. Mounted with nicely figured, tiger striped buttstock & straight grain rnd forearm with single band & sling swivels. Stock has a carbine buttplate. Sideplate may be an old replacement and hammer stud screw is missing. CONDITION: Fine, as noted. Bbl retains about 50% orig blue, mixed with brown patina and some fine pitting. Latch spring on top retains 60-70% strong blue. Receiver has traces of case colors mixed with mottled brown patina. Stock has usual nicks, dings & scratches and forearm several heavy bruises, otherwise wood is sound and retains a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, very bright shiny bore with a small spot or two of pitting. 4-59215 JR53 (1,500-2,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2007

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
	312	$2,530.00	SMITH CIVIL WAR CARBINE. Cal. 50. SN 21. Extremely early Mass Arms Smith carbine with 21-1/2” oct to rnd bbl, silver blade front sight and carbine ladder rear sight. Mounted with nicely figured, tiger striped buttstock & straight grain rnd forearm with single band & sling swivels. Stock has a carbine buttplate. Sideplate may be an old replacement and hammer stud screw is missing. CONDITION: Fine, as noted. Bbl retains about 50% orig blue, mixed with brown patina and some fine pitting. Latch spring on top retains 60-70% strong blue. Receiver has traces of case colors mixed with mottled brown patina. Stock has usual nicks, dings & scratches and forearm several heavy bruises, otherwise wood is sound and retains a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, very bright shiny bore with a small spot or two of pitting. 4-59215 JR53 (1,500-2,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2007 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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