Lot 884: Civil War U.S. Merrill First Type Breech Loading Carbine

Civil War U.S. Merrill First Type Breech Loading Percussion Saddle Ring Carbine

Lot 884: Civil War U.S. Merrill First Type Breech Loading Carbine

Civil War U.S. Merrill First Type Breech Loading Percussion Saddle Ring Carbine

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Civil War U.S. Merrill First Type Breech Loading Percussion Saddle Ring Carbine

Manufacturer: Merrill James H

Model: 1st Model

Type: Rifle

Gauge: 54

Barrel: 22 1/8 inch round

Finish: bright

Grip:

Stock: walnut

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Item Interest: Average

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Class: Antique

Bore Condition: The bore is partially darkened with distinct rifling and light oxidaiton.

Description:

Manufactured c. 1862-1865. Per Flayderman's Guide to Antique American Firearms "Merrills were known issued to the following Union cavalry regiments: N.Y. 1st, 5th, 18th; Penna. 11th, 17th, 18th; N.J. 1st; Indiana 7th; Wisc. 1st, 3rd; Ky. 27th; Del. 1st".

Rating Definition:

Good overall with brown patina, wear, and spotting. Wood cracked section of stock absent behind the tang. Percussion nipple absent, otherwise mechanically functions.

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Lot 884: Civil War U.S. Merrill First Type Breech Loading Carbine

Civil War U.S. Merrill First Type Breech Loading Percussion Saddle Ring Carbine

Lot 884: Civil War U.S. Merrill First Type Breech Loading Carbine

Civil War U.S. Merrill First Type Breech Loading Percussion Saddle Ring Carbine

Civil War U.S. Merrill First Type Breech Loading Percussion Saddle Ring Carbine

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