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Lot 164:Two Breech Loading Saddle Ring Carbines

February 16th, 2024|Bedford, TX

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Lot 164:Two Breech Loading Saddle Ring Carbines

February 16th, 2024|Bedford, TX

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Two Breech Loading Saddle Ring Carbines

A) U.S. Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor Carbine

1873

ConditionGood as refinished, with some handling marks, spotting/pitting throughout, re-varnished wood. Mechanically excellent.

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ManufacturerSpringfield Armory U.S.

Model1873

TypeRifle

Serial number

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge45-70 Government

Barrel22 inch round

Finishblue/casehardened

Stockwalnut

Bore conditionGood - Some light pitting or frosted appearance

Item LocationBedford, TX

Views1611

B) U.S. Contract Sharps Model 1863 Percussion Carbine

Manufactured c. 1863-1865, faint cartouches on left of wrist. Hole in loading port from re-profiling.

ConditionGood overall as refinished, handling marks mostly on the wood, chip absent from forearm some pitting underneath the finish. Mechanically excellent.

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ManufacturerSharps Rifle Manufacturing Company

ModelNew Model 1863

TypeRifle

Serial number

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge57

Barrel22 inch round

Finishblue

Stockwalnut

Bore conditionVery Dark - Heavy pitting throughout

Item LocationBedford, TX

Views1611

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