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Lot 6127: Two Civil War Era Breech Loading Long Guns

Two Civil War Era Breech Loading Long Guns

Auction Date: February 17, 2023

Lot 6127: Two Civil War Era Breech Loading Long Guns

Two Civil War Era Breech Loading Long Guns

Auction Date: February 17, 2023

Estimated Price: $2,250 - $3,750
Price Realized:

A) Very Scarce Smith Patent "Model 1860" Rifle

Manufacturer: Poultney & Trimble
Model: Smith
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 36
Barrel: 26 1/2 inch octagon
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 278
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
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 c. 1860-1861. Smith breech loaders aside from the standard Civil War carbines are very rare. See "Early Firearms of Gilbert Smith, Part 1" by Ralph Spears in the American Society of Arms Collectors bulletin 124 and serial number 36 from our November 2012 auction.

B) Sharps & Hankins Model 1862 Navy Carbine

Manufacturer: Sharps & Hankins
Model: 1862 Navy
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 52 RF
Barrel: 24 inch round
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 278
Serial Number:
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 c. 1862-1865.

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