RARE GREENE SINGLE SHOT BREECH LOADING PERCUSSION CARBINE.

RARE GREENE SINGLE SHOT BREECH LOADING PERCUSSION CARBINE. SN 811. Cal. 54. Very rare carbine with 18″ stepped rnd bbl with dovetailed front sight and 600 yard ladder rear sight. Bbl & receiver have British proofs with lockplate having the Mass Arms address & date along with the British crown over “VR” and the Maynard tape priming system. Mounted with a straight grain uncheckered American walnut stock with unit markings on right side and a small 2-pc iron patchbox, also on right side. Bottom tang has a sling stud & ring. PROVENANCE: Stern Collection. CONDITION: About good, all matching. Bbl retains orig blue in sheltered areas being mostly a dark brown patina with heavy pitting on left side. Receiver is a dark brown patina with heavy pitting on left side and light pitting on right side. Top tang retains strong case colors with lockplate & hammer retaining bright case colors in sheltered areas. Stock is sound with light nicks & dings, missing a chip by lockplate and retains a dark oiled finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-33967 (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
	337	$1,725.00	RARE GREENE SINGLE SHOT BREECH LOADING PERCUSSION CARBINE. SN 811. Cal. 54. Very rare carbine with 18″ stepped rnd bbl with dovetailed front sight and 600 yard ladder rear sight. Bbl & receiver have British proofs with lockplate having the Mass Arms address & date along with the British crown over “VR” and the Maynard tape priming system. Mounted with a straight grain uncheckered American walnut stock with unit markings on right side and a small 2-pc iron patchbox, also on right side. Bottom tang has a sling stud & ring. PROVENANCE: Stern Collection. CONDITION: About good, all matching. Bbl retains orig blue in sheltered areas being mostly a dark brown patina with heavy pitting on left side. Receiver is a dark brown patina with heavy pitting on left side and light pitting on right side. Top tang retains strong case colors with lockplate & hammer retaining bright case colors in sheltered areas. Stock is sound with light nicks & dings, missing a chip by lockplate and retains a dark oiled finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-33967 (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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