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MERRILL CARBINE, 2ND TYPE - MILITARY PURCHASE

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:1,100.00 USD Estimated At:2,200.00 - 2,400.00 USD
MERRILL CARBINE, 2ND TYPE - MILITARY PURCHASE
<B>VERY NICE SECOND TYPE MERRILL .54 CALIBER PERCUSSION BREECH LOADING CIVIL WAR CARBINE (FLAYDERMAN 9B-076).</B></I> Matching serial # 12349. Doubtless a transitional example with all the correct second type features but not marked with the eagle on the lock. A fine honest example of this scarce and very attractive Civil War breech loading carbine.<BR><B><BR>Condition: </B></I>All metal with smooth light gray patina with deep crisp markings, just a few minor patches of very light pitting, very nice. Mechanically perfect, excellent bore. Wood excellent with dark rich patina, nice inspector’s cartouche. A few minor nicks/dents and deep hammer notch from honest use. One small filled screw hole just forward of the band, minor. Brass trigger guard, band and butt plate all excellent.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Requires 3rd Party Shipping (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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