IDENTIFIED SMITH CIVIL WAR CARBINE.

IDENTIFIED SMITH CIVIL WAR CARBINE. Cal 50. SN 20001. Standard carbine by Mass Arms with 21-1/2” oct to rnd bbl, replaced front sight blade, carbine ladder rear sight, uncheckered wood with straight stock and smooth steel buttplate, sling bar and ring on the left side. The outline of two cartouches on the left wrist. This carbine was issued to William Plogar of Co. D, 7th MO State Militia Calvary. Plogar was illiterate and his records are not clear. This is noted in the Co. order book in the National Archives Record Group 94. CONDITION: Good to very good. Gray patina overall with heavy pitting around the forearm. Sling bar screw is replaced and some of the screws are battered. Wood is sound, shows heavy wear, missing a chip from the forearm and retains most of an old refinish. Strong bright bore with light pitting. Since 2 firms made Smith carbines there are duplicate serial numbers so we cannot guarantee the identified soldier. 4-49785 JR210 (1,250-1,750)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2004

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
	460	$1,552.00	IDENTIFIED SMITH CIVIL WAR CARBINE. Cal 50. SN 20001. Standard carbine by Mass Arms with 21-1/2” oct to rnd bbl, replaced front sight blade, carbine ladder rear sight, uncheckered wood with straight stock and smooth steel buttplate, sling bar and ring on the left side. The outline of two cartouches on the left wrist. This carbine was issued to William Plogar of Co. D, 7th MO State Militia Calvary. Plogar was illiterate and his records are not clear. This is noted in the Co. order book in the National Archives Record Group 94. CONDITION: Good to very good. Gray patina overall with heavy pitting around the forearm. Sling bar screw is replaced and some of the screws are battered. Wood is sound, shows heavy wear, missing a chip from the forearm and retains most of an old refinish. Strong bright bore with light pitting. Since 2 firms made Smith carbines there are duplicate serial numbers so we cannot guarantee the identified soldier. 4-49785 JR210 (1,250-1,750) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2004 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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