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Smith's Patent Percussion Breech Loading Civil War Carbine

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Smith's Patent Percussion Breech Loading Civil War Carbine
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Smith's Patent Percussion Breech Loading Civil War Carbine

A total of 30,362 Smith carbines were purchased by the United States during the Civil War. Smith carbines were considered to be accurate and reliable weapons. Standard three sets of markings on the left side of the frame and the left barrel flat near the receiver is marked with a small "L.F.R.", the latter double stamped. Matching serial number on the receiver and barrel. Dovetail front sight, (brass blade absent) and folding leaf rear sight, (spring broken and absent), absent of yard markings. Blue barrel and trigger guard, niter blue barrel latch and casehardened remaining parts. Mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip walnut stock with a steel carbine buttplate and clear "JH" oval cartouche on the left wrist.

Manufacture: Massachusetts Arms Co
Model: Smith Carbine
BBL: 21 5/8 inch part octagon
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 50 percussion
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grips:
Serial Number: 3912

Very good. The round portion of the barrel has a smooth brown patina and the octagon portion retains 40% original blue finish with some minor spotting. The ladder rear sight spring is broken off. The trigger guard shows minor oxidation. The receiver is a mix of smooth mottled gray patina and original case colors, as well as some signs of light cleaning. The buttplate has a dark patina with minor oxidation. The wood is fine with some minor dents and dings and crisp cartouche. The markings are clear. The action is fine.