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Civil War Smith's Patent Carbine

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:600.00 USD Estimated At:1,200.00 - 1,800.00 USD
Civil War Smith's Patent Carbine
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA 92606
Civil War Smith's Patent Carbine, mfg'd by Mass. Arms Co., agent marked ''Poultney & Trimble, Baltimore'', #3604, .50 cal. perc., 21-5/8'' half-round barrel, originally blue and case hardened finish, with walnut stock. Condition is good. Original finish has thinned considerably. Stock with partially visible cartouche with moderate general scuffing. Former owner's initials marked in left cheekpiece area of stock. Losses to buttstock along top where it meets top edge of frame. Action is in good working order, bore is very good. Smith Carbines were used by many Union regiments, including the 3rd WV, 7th ILL, and 1st Mass. Est.: $1,200-$1,800. (Antique)