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

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military / Long Guns - Carbines Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 3,000.00 USD
Very Fine Smith's Patent Percussion Breech Loading Civil War Carbine
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Very Fine 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". Matching serial number on the receiver and barrel. Dovetail brass blade front sight and folding leaf rear sight correctly absent of yard markings. Blue barrel and trigger guard, nitre blue barrel latch and casehardened remaining parts. Mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip walnut stock with a steel carbine buttplate. There is a sharp "JH" oval cartouche on the left wrist.

Manufacture: Massachusetts Arms Co
Model: Smith Carbine
BBL: 21 1/2 inch part octagon
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 50 percussion
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grips:
Serial Number: 1736

Very fine. The barrel retains 95% original blue finish with some thinning to a smooth plum. The barrel latch retains 98% original bright nitre blue finish with some minor spotting. The trigger guard retains 95% bright original blue finish with some minor dings, scratches and light spotting. The receiver and barrel breech retain at least 90% original case colors with a smooth gray patina on the balance. The wood is very fine with some scattered minor dents and dings. The markings are clear. Mechanically excellent.