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A Rare 'CS' Richmond Carbine With Its Linen Slin

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:3,750.00 USD Estimated At:15,000.00 - 20,000.00 USD
A Rare 'CS' Richmond Carbine With Its Linen Slin
<B>A Rare 'CS' Richmond Carbine With Its Linen Sling - The 4th Virginia Cavalry 'Black Horse Troop', Gettysburg</B></I> This rare CS Richmond carbine was used by the famed Black Horse Troop originally formed at Fauquier County, Virginia in 1859. Serving from First Manassas to Appomattox Court House they were involved in every major battle and campaign of the Army of Northern Virginia.<BR> This CS Richmond 25" carbine was carried by Private Courtney Washington of Company H of the 4th Virginia Cavalry, the famed Black Horse Troop. He fought at Williamsburg, Second Manassas and Gettysburg before being captured near Warrenton, Virginia on November 10, 1863. He was exchanged several months later and paroled on May 3, 1865.<BR> This weapon is in fine condition with a nice even light gray patina and its 33" linen sling attached. The full stock of the gun is securely fastened by two barrel bands and has the distinctive third sling swivel attached at the underside of the buttstock as well as at the upper band and at the trigger guard. Measuring 41" in length, the carbine has the iron front sight that is distinctive to this cavalry weapon as well.<BR> This is a rare cavalry carbine identified to the famous Black Horse Troop, made even more rare since it was carried by Courtney Washington, who was captured after Gettysburg in Warrenton, Virginia in 1863. This gun must have seen action the the battle of Gettysburg.<BR><BR> <B>Provenance:</B></I> <I>The Tharpe Collection of American Military History</B></I><BR> <BR><B>Exhibited:</B></I> <I>The Liberty Heritage Society Museum</B></I><BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Bats, Clubs, Sticks, Swords, Rif (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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