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Lot 2360:Two Civil War U.S. Breech Loading Percussion Carbines

February 22nd, 2025|Bedford, TX

Lot 2360:Two Civil War U.S. Breech Loading Percussion Carbines

February 22nd, 2025|Bedford, TX

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$800 - $1,300

A) U.S. Massachusetts Arms Co. Smith Carbine

Manufactured c. 1861-1865. Faintly visible cartouche stamped on the left stock wrist.

ConditionFair with gray patina, wear, and scattered pitting. Wood is also fair with numerous scattered scratches, dents, chips, scuffs and cracks. Absent hammer, absent lower tang screw, absent saddle ring. Mechanically needs work, loosely fitting joint section.

Details

ManufacturerMassachusetts Arms Co

ModelSmith Carbine

TypeRifle

Serial number

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge50

Barrel21 5/8 inch part octagon

Finishblue/casehardened

Stockwalnut

Bore conditionThe bore is darkened with pitting, a crack in the muzzle, and visible rifling.

Item LocationBedford, TX

B) U.S. Burnside Fifth Model Saddle Ring Carbine

Manufactured c. 1863-1865. Period carved name that appears to read "WLACOCK" on the left of the buttstock.

ConditionGood with gray patina, scattered freckling and some light pitting. Wood is also good as sanded and varnished, with numerous scattered dents, scratches, and some chips. Loose front barrel band. Broken breech latch spring, requires manual assistance for locking in the closed position, otherwise mechanically functions.

Details

ManufacturerBurnside Rifle Co

Model5th

TypeRifle

Serial number

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge54

Barrel21 inch round

Finishblue/casehardened

Stockwalnut

Bore conditionThe bore is partially darkened with defined rifling.

Item LocationBedford, TX