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Lot 1309:Simeon North 1843 Carbine 52

September 15th, 2013|Rock Island, IL

Lot 1309:Simeon North 1843 Carbine 52

September 15th, 2013|Rock Island, IL

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$1,800 - $2,750

U.S. Simeon North Hall's Patent Model 1843 Breechloading Percussion Carbine

Manufactured circa 1844-1853, and subsequently rifled. Post front and notch rear sights, with the breech of the barrel marked "STEEL" on top and "JH" on the upper right, and the chamber marked "U.S/S. NORTH/MIDLtn/CONN./1851" on top. Smooth straight wrist stock, with a small "C" stamp on the left flat and a smooth flat buttplate.

ConditionVery good as refinished, with 80% of the possibly arsenal refurbished brown finish, showing areas of gray patina and mild spotting. Most of the blue is present on the chamber assembly and action lever, with a small amount of pitting and gray. Mechanically fine.

Details

ManufacturerSimeon North

Model1843

TypeCarbine

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge52

Barrel21 inch round

Finishbrown/blue

Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL

Catalog page134