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Lot #3244
Lot #3246

Lot 3245: U.S. Remington Type I Split Breech Rolling Block Carbine

Outstanding, One of the Finest Known, Civil War Era U.S. Martially Inspected Remington Type I Split Breech Rolling Block Saddle Ring Carbine

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 19, 2024

Lot 3245: U.S. Remington Type I Split Breech Rolling Block Carbine

Outstanding, One of the Finest Known, Civil War Era U.S. Martially Inspected Remington Type I Split Breech Rolling Block Saddle Ring Carbine

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 19, 2024

Estimated Price: $11,000 - $15,000
Price Realized:
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Outstanding, One of the Finest Known, Civil War Era U.S. Martially Inspected Remington Type I Split Breech Rolling Block Saddle Ring Carbine

Manufacturer: E. Remington & Sons
Model: Split Breech
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 46 RF
Barrel: 20 inch round
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1966
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 154
Class: Antique
Description:

These Type I split breech carbines were manufactured by Savage Revolving Arms Co. for Remington to fulfill a U.S. Government contract for 5,000, with completed deliveries from February-April of 1865. Approximately 3,600 were repurchased from the government by Remington in 1870 and then resold to the French for use in the Franco-Prussian War, lending to their scarcity on the collectors market today. Features include a "pinched" blade front sight, notch rear sight with folding leaf graduated to 500 yards, the casehardened frame has a saddle ring and bar mounted on the left side with the upper tang stamped "REMINGTON'S. ILION, N.Y./PAT.DEC.23,1863.MAY.3&NOV.16,1864", blue finished barrel, single barrel band, split breechblock and hammer, single letter inspection initials marked on various components, and oval script "PB" and "CGC" (Charles G. Curtis) inspection cartouches stamped on the left of the stock wrist. Matching serial number "526" marked on the front flat surface of the frame and underside of the barrel. Provenance: The Bob Noske Collection; The Ken Feryo Collection; The David Aroh Collection; Property of a Gentleman

Rating Definition:

Excellent, retains 95% plus original blue finish and 90% plus vivid original case colors with some scattered light to mild freckling and a few light scratches visible on the barrel. Wood is very fine with defined edges, some scattered light to mild scratches and dents, and clear stampings. Mechanically excellent. This is one of the top few finest examples of a U.S. martially inspected Remington Type I Split Breech carbine we have ever offered at auction!



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