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Lot #3294
Lot #3296

Lot 3295: British Contract Massachusetts Arms Co. Greene Patent Carbine

British Contract Massachusetts Arms Co. Greene Patent Breech Loading Percussion Carbine with Manual

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 4, 2025

Lot 3295: British Contract Massachusetts Arms Co. Greene Patent Carbine

British Contract Massachusetts Arms Co. Greene Patent Breech Loading Percussion Carbine with Manual

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 4, 2025

Estimated Price: $1,600 - $2,500
Price Realized:
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British Contract Massachusetts Arms Co. Greene Patent Breech Loading Percussion Carbine with Manual

Manufacturer: Massachusetts Arms Co
Model: Greene
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 577
Barrel: 18 inch round
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 265
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 196
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly shiny with a few patches of freckling and crisp rifling.
Description:

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. A period "Directions for using Greene's Carbine" paper manual folded up (separated) was found inside the patchbox. The consignor indicated this carbine was purchased from a Ray Hauser on May 7, 1968. Provenance: The Ray Hauser Collection; Private Collection

Rating Definition:

Very good, retains 40% original blue finish with smooth brown and gray patina on the balance, 20% case colors visible mostly in protected areas, scattered light freckling, a few patches of light pitting, and sharp markings and edges in the metal overall. Stock is fine as re-oiled, with defined edges, scattered pressure dents and handling marks, and crisp stamps. Mechanically excellent. The Greene manual has numerous tears, separated sections, absent sections and fold marks.



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