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Lot #6145
Lot #6147

Lot 6146: Two U.S. Military Breech Loading Saddle Ring Carbines

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 17, 2023

Lot 6146: Two U.S. Military Breech Loading Saddle Ring Carbines

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 17, 2023

Estimated Price: $1,600 - $2,500
Price Realized:
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A) Springfield Model 1879 Carbine

Manufacturer: Springfield Armory U.S.
Model: 1879 Trapdoor
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 45-70 Government
Barrel: 22 inch round
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 580
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Shiny - Very little wear
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:

"1884" dated breech block.

B) Civil War American Machine Works Smith Patent Carbine

Manufacturer: American Machine Works
Model: Smith Carbine
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 50
Barrel: 21 5/8 inch part octagon
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 580
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Shiny - Very little wear
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.

Description:

Manufactured from 1861-1865. Converted to smoothbore, possibly by Schuyler, Hartley & Graham post Civil War .

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