Lot 2183: Two Civil War Era Rimfire Carbines
Two Civil War Era Rimfire Carbines
Auction Location: Rock Island, IL
Auction Date: February 17, 2022
Lot 2183: Two Civil War Era Rimfire Carbines
Two Civil War Era Rimfire Carbines
Auction Location: Rock Island, IL
Auction Date: February 17, 2022
A) Starr Arms Co. Cartridge Saddle Ring Carbine
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.
WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN
Reportedly 5,002 were ordered by the U.S. Government and delivered between March-May of 1865.
B) Meriden Firearms Triplett & Scott Kentucky Contract Repeating Carbine
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.
WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN
Manufactured c. 1864-1865.
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