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Lot 209: Civil War American Machine Works Smith Carbine

Exceptional Civil War American Machine Works Smith Patent Breech Loading Percussion Saddle Ring Carbine

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 2, 2025

Lot 209: Civil War American Machine Works Smith Carbine

Exceptional Civil War American Machine Works Smith Patent Breech Loading Percussion Saddle Ring Carbine

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 2, 2025

Estimated Price: $3,000 - $4,500
Price Realized:
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Exceptional Civil War American Machine Works Smith Patent Breech Loading Percussion Saddle Ring 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: 441
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 214
Class: Antique
Description:

Nearly all of the Smith carbines manufactured were issued to Union cavalry units and saw hard use during the Civil War, and somehow this example appears to have seen little to no use. It has standard markings and features, "LFR" inspection initials on the left of the breech, "H.D.H" inspection initials underneath the forend, "J.H" inspection initials ahead of the buttplate, and an oval script "JH" inspection cartouche stamped on the left of the wrist. Wearing a circular brass tag on the saddle ring indicating it was once part of the Weller Collection in Princeton, New Jersey. Provenance: The Jac Weller Collection

Rating Definition:

Excellent, retains 95% original blue finish on the barrel with a few areas of light surface freckling and one patch of light pitting on the underside of the muzzle. 90% plus original niter blue finish remains, strongest on the rear sight, breech latch and trigger guard with some flaking visible on the barrel band. 97% vibrant original case colors on the frame and hammer. Sharp edges and markings in the metal overall. Wood is also excellent with attractive raised grains and rich oil finish, defined edges, some light scratches and dings, some moderate chips at the toe, and an exceptionally crisp cartouche. Mechanically excellent.



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