Lot 155: Two Civil War Breechloading Percussion Saddle Ring Carbines
Two U.S. Civil War Breechloading Percussion Saddle Ring Carbines
Auction Date: February 14, 2023
A) Massachusetts Arms Co. Smith Carbine
Manufacturer: Massachusetts Arms Co
Model: Smith Carbine
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 50
Barrel: 22 inch part octagon
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 166
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number: 
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.
WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN
Description:
Manufactured c. 1861-1865.
B) Burnside 5th Model Carbine
Manufacturer: Burnside Rifle Co
Model: 5th
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 54
Barrel: 21 inch round
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 166
Serial Number: 
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:
Manufactured in 1863-1865, two faint cartouches on stock wrist.
