RARE BALL REPEATING CIVIL WAR CARBINE.

RARE BALL REPEATING CIVIL WAR CARBINE. SN NSN. Cal. 50 RF. Only 1,002 of these rare carbines were manufactured in 1864 with delivery in May of 1865 after the cessation of hostilities but is still generally considered to be a Civil War carbine according to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms. It has a 20-1/2″ rnd bbl with tiny half moon front sight and a 2-position rear sight graduated to 600 yards. This is a 7-shot repeater with magazine tube beneath the bbl. It has its orig cleaning rod in forestock on right side of bbl. Receiver has usual markings with a large “U.S.” on left side. Mounted with nicely figured, uncheckered American walnut with long forearm and two bands with straight stock and carbine buttplate. PROVENANCE: Stern Collection. CONDITION: Very fine plus. Bbl retains a light blue/gray patina with a deep scratch just behind front sight. Receiver, lockplate, hammer & lever retain most of their strong, bright orig case colors turned dark on trigger bow. Buttplate retains strong case colors, thin on heel & toe. Wood is sound with light nicks, dings & scratches and retains most of its orig factory varnish. Mechanics are fine, very bright shiny bore. 4-33969 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	332	$4,600.00	RARE BALL REPEATING CIVIL WAR CARBINE. SN NSN. Cal. 50 RF. Only 1,002 of these rare carbines were manufactured in 1864 with delivery in May of 1865 after the cessation of hostilities but is still generally considered to be a Civil War carbine according to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms. It has a 20-1/2″ rnd bbl with tiny half moon front sight and a 2-position rear sight graduated to 600 yards. This is a 7-shot repeater with magazine tube beneath the bbl. It has its orig cleaning rod in forestock on right side of bbl. Receiver has usual markings with a large “U.S.” on left side. Mounted with nicely figured, uncheckered American walnut with long forearm and two bands with straight stock and carbine buttplate. PROVENANCE: Stern Collection. CONDITION: Very fine plus. Bbl retains a light blue/gray patina with a deep scratch just behind front sight. Receiver, lockplate, hammer & lever retain most of their strong, bright orig case colors turned dark on trigger bow. Buttplate retains strong case colors, thin on heel & toe. Wood is sound with light nicks, dings & scratches and retains most of its orig factory varnish. Mechanics are fine, very bright shiny bore. 4-33969 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 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.

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