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Lot 2021: Two Antique American Carbines

Two Antique American Carbines

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 25, 2016

Lot 2021: Two Antique American Carbines

Two Antique American Carbines

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 25, 2016

Estimated Price: $1,300 - $1,900
Price Realized:
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A) Winchester Second Model 1873 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine

Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 1873
Type: Carbine
Gauge: 44-40 WCF
Barrel: 20 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2045
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 125
Class: Antique
Rating:

OF - FAIR- some major parts replaced; minor replacement parts may be required; metal rusted, may be lightly pitted all over, vigorously cleaned; rounded edges of metal and wood; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal partly obliterated; wood scratched, bruised, cracked or repaired where broken; in fair working order or can be easily repaired and placed in working order.

Description:

Manufactured in 1876.

B) Colt Medium Frame Lightning Slide Action Carbine with Factory Letter

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Lightning-Carbine
Type: Carbine
Gauge: 44
Barrel: 20 inch round
Finish: nickel
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2045
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 125
Class: Antique
Rating:

OE - GOOD - some minor replacement parts; metal smoothly rusted or lightly pitted in places, cleaned; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal legible; lightly scratched, bruised or minor cracks repaired; in good working order.

NPRF - NON-PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED/COLD BLUE, ETC.

Description:

The factory letter indicates the rifle was originally blued and shipped to A. Combaluzier in Mexico City (believed to be Colt's agent for the region from the late 1800s to early 1900s).

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