British marked. One of approximately 2,000 manufactured c. 1855-1857 on contract with the British for use in the Crimean War, according to "Flayderman's Guide" (9th Edition, 9B-057). All but a few hundred were reportedly scrapped for parts later, with few seeing military service. Chambered for use with .577 caliber, with blade front and folding ladder rear sights, Queen Victoria's "St. Edward's Crown/VxR" cipher marked on the lock, hexadecagonal section ahead of the rear sight, sling ring on the lower tang, small crown inspection stamps on the various components and buttstock, a British sold out of service mark on the left of the barrel, and a steel buttplate and patchbox. The consignor indicated this carbine was purchased from J. W. Hullf on October 8, 1973. Provenance: The J. W. Hullf Collection; Private Collection

Fine, retains 60% original blue finish with smooth brown and gray patina on the balance, 50% case colors, scattered light freckling, a few small patches of minor surface pitting, and sharp markings and edges in the metal overall. Stock is also fine as re-oiled, with defined edges, scattered pressure dents and handling marks, and crisp stamps. Mechanically excellent.