Nearly all of the Smith carbines manufactured were issued to Union cavalry units and saw hard use during the Civil War, and somehow this example appears to have seen little to no use. It has standard markings and features, "LFR" inspection initials on the left of the breech, "H.D.H" inspection initials underneath the forend, "J.H" inspection initials ahead of the buttplate, and an oval script "JH" inspection cartouche stamped on the left of the wrist. Wearing a circular brass tag on the saddle ring indicating it was once part of the Weller Collection in Princeton, New Jersey. Provenance: The Jac Weller Collection

Excellent, retains 95% original blue finish on the barrel with a few areas of light surface freckling and one patch of light pitting on the underside of the muzzle. 90% plus original nitre blue finish remains, strongest on the rear sight, breech latch and trigger guard with some flaking visible on the barrel band. 97% vibrant original case colors on the frame and hammer. Sharp edges and markings in the metal overall. Wood is also excellent with attractive raised grains and rich oil finish, defined edges, some light scratches and dings, some moderate chips at the toe, and an exceptionally crisp cartouche. Mechanically excellent.