RARE MARTIALLY MARKED PALMER BOLT ACTION SINGLE SHOT CIVIL WAR CARBINE.

RARE MARTIALLY MARKED PALMER BOLT ACTION SINGLE SHOT CIVIL WAR CARBINE. SN NSN. Cal. 50 RF. Only about 1,001 of these advance design carbines were manufactured in 1865 with delivery in about June of that year, too late to see action in Civil War. Carbine has a 20″ rnd bbl with tiny half moon front sight and 2-position rear sight graduated to 500 yards. The integral receiver has usual markings with “MM” inspector initials on left side of bbl and in two places on left side flat of stock. Mounted in a 1-pc walnut stock with single band and sling bar & ring on left side flat. PROVENANCE: Stern Collection. CONDITION: Very good. No orig finish remains on bbl, being mostly a silver/gray/brown patina. Lockplate & hammer are silvered case colors. Stock is sound with light nicks & dings and retains a fine hand worn oil finish. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with scattered light to moderate pitting. 4-33966 JR36 (2,500-4,000)

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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	338	$1,725.00	RARE MARTIALLY MARKED PALMER BOLT ACTION SINGLE SHOT CIVIL WAR CARBINE. SN NSN. Cal. 50 RF. Only about 1,001 of these advance design carbines were manufactured in 1865 with delivery in about June of that year, too late to see action in Civil War. Carbine has a 20″ rnd bbl with tiny half moon front sight and 2-position rear sight graduated to 500 yards. The integral receiver has usual markings with “MM” inspector initials on left side of bbl and in two places on left side flat of stock. Mounted in a 1-pc walnut stock with single band and sling bar & ring on left side flat. PROVENANCE: Stern Collection. CONDITION: Very good. No orig finish remains on bbl, being mostly a silver/gray/brown patina. Lockplate & hammer are silvered case colors. Stock is sound with light nicks & dings and retains a fine hand worn oil finish. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with scattered light to moderate pitting. 4-33966 JR36 (2,500-4,000) 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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