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Lot 39: Massachusetts Arms Co Smith Carbine 50

Civil War Smith Carbine with Three Digit Serial Number

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 6, 2008

Lot 39: Massachusetts Arms Co Smith Carbine 50

Civil War Smith Carbine with Three Digit Serial Number

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 6, 2008

Estimated Price: $850 - $1,200
Price Realized:
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Civil War Smith Carbine with Three Digit Serial Number

Manufacturer: Massachusetts Arms Co
Model: Smith Carbine
Type: Carbine
Gauge: 50
Barrel: 21-1/2 inch part octagon
Finish: blue/ casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1267
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 12
Class: Antique
Rating:

OC - FINE- all original parts; over 30% original finish, sharp lettering, numerals and design on metal and wood; minor marks in wood.

Description:

Designed by Gilbert Smith, the production of this carbine was almost entirely consumed by government contracts, with limited numbers going to the civilian market. Standard three sets of markings on the left side of the frame "MANUFACTURED BY / AM'N M'CH'N. WKS / SPRINGFIELD MASS", agents' names "ADDRESS / POULTNEY & TRIMBLE / BALTIMORE U.S.A." and "SMITH'S PATENT / JUNE 23, 1857". Dovetail front sight and folding leaf rear sight absent of yard markings. The left rear of the barrel at the breech is marked "L.F.R." Breech loading action with barrel release latch inside the trigger guard, freeing the barrel to pivot downward. Casehardened hammer and action with smooth straight grip walnut stock with a steel buttplate.

Rating Definition:

Good. All metal has a dark mottled patina with some minor pitting on the barrel and barrel band. The wood has been lightly sanded and refinished with a few overall scattered minor dings and dents. The markings are clear. Mechanically fine.



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