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Lot 250:U.S. Civil War American Machine Works Smith Saddle Ring Carbine

August 15th, 2025|Bedford, TX
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Lot 250:U.S. Civil War American Machine Works Smith Saddle Ring Carbine

August 15th, 2025|Bedford, TX
Estimated Price$2,750 - $4,250
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Excellent U.S. Civil War American Machine Works Smith Breech Loading Percussion Saddle Ring Carbine

Over 30,000 Smith carbines were manufactured by American Machine Works and Massachusetts Arms Co. during the Civil War between 1861-1865, with nearly all of them purchased by the U.S. Government, per "Flayderman's Guide" (9th Edition, 9B-085). Some of these carbines were issued to the 3rd West Virginia Cavalry, who served as part of George Armstrong Custer's 3rd Division and played a pivotal role in the Battle of Moorefield in 1864. This Smith carbine was manufactured by American Machine Works in Springfield, Massachusetts. It utilized a special .50 caliber percussion cartridge which sealed the break action leading to higher pressure and thus velocity than the bullets fired from muzzle loading weapons. Blade front and ladder rear sights, with a sling bar and ring mounted on the left of the receiver, and an oval script "JH" inspection cartouche stamped on the left stock wrist. Provenance: The J.W. Hullf Collection; Private Collection

ConditionExcellent, retains 97% plus original blue finish on the barrel, 95% plus vivid original case colors on the frame, 90% plus original bright niter blue finish, and sharp markings and edges in the metal overall. Wood is also excellent with attractive original raised grain, a few dents and handling marks, some minor chips at the toe, distinct edges, and an exceptionally crisp cartouche. Mechanically excellent. This exceptional American Machine Works Smith carbine would make a fine addition to any Civil War collection!
Details
ManufacturerAmerican Machine Works
ModelSmith Carbine
TypeRifle
Serial number
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge50
Barrel21 5/8 inch round
Finishblue/casehardened
Stockwalnut
Bore conditionThe excellent bore is shiny with some surface freckling in the muzzle and crisp rifling.

Item LocationBedford, TX
Views180
Catalog page246
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