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Rare U.S. M.1871 Ward-Burton Sgl Shot Carbine

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:2,000.00 USD Estimated At:4,000.00 - 6,000.00 USD
Rare U.S. M.1871 Ward-Burton Sgl Shot Carbine
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA 92606
Rare U.S. Model 1871 Ward-Burton Single Shot Bolt Action Carbine, .50-70 cal., 22'' brown barrel, bright receiver, triggerguard and buttplate, all numbered ''63''; top of bolt marked ''Ward-Burton Patent/Dec.20.1859.Feb.21.1871'', with one-piece walnut stock. Sliding leaf rear sight with sweated military front sight. Left side of breech marked with American eagle, and ''US/1871''. One of the first bolt action military arms put into U.S. service. Considered rare with a total quantity of 1,011 rifles and a mere 316 carbines. Condition is excellent retaining approx. 80% thinning brown to barrel. Receiver and bolt polished bright with minor carbon spotting. Action is crisp, bore is bright. Stock shows light scuffs from handling, but otherwise fine and unsanded. Est.: $4,000-$6,000. (Antique)