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Lot #2237

Lot 2236: Two U.S. Military Breech Loading Saddle Ring Carbines

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 5, 2022

Lot 2236: Two U.S. Military Breech Loading Saddle Ring Carbines

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 5, 2022

Estimated Price: $1,200 - $1,800
Price Realized:
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A) U.S. Springfield Model 1879/84 Trapdoor Carbine

Manufacturer: Springfield Armory U.S.
Model: 1879 Trapdoor
Type: Carbine
Gauge: 45-70 Government
Barrel: 22 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1007
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Slight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting
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.

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

Description:

Includes three-piece cleaning rod in butt compartment.

B) Sharps New Model 1863 Metallic Cartridge Conversion Carbine

Manufacturer: Sharps Rifle Manufacturing Company
Model: NM 1863 Conversion
Type: Carbine
Gauge: 50-70 U.S. Govt
Barrel: 22 inch round
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1007
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Very Dark - Heavy pitting throughout
Rating:

OG - POOR- major or minor parts replaced; major replacement parts required and extensive restoration needed; metal deeply pitted; principal lettering, numerals and design obliterated, wood badly scratched, bruised, cracked or broken; mechanically inoperative; generally undesirable as a collectors firearm in its present state.

Description:

Manufactured for use in the Civil War and converted after the war.

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