4256 CIVIL WAR SMITH CARBINE.

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[?]Live Online Auction Starts In 2025 May 11 @ 10:00 (UTC-04:00 : AST/EDT)
Category Firearms & Military
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Start Price 600.00 USD
Estimated at 1,200.00 - 1,500.00 USD
Cal. 50. S# 6675. Standard configuration for this popular breech loading saddle ring carbine, 21-5/8" octagonal to round barrel, iron mounted, case colored & blued. On the left side of breech is marked "ADDRESS / POULTNEY&TRIMBLE / BALTIMORE U.S.A."; "SMITH'S PATENT / JUNE 23 1857"; & "MANUFACTURED BY / MASS ARMS CO / CHICOPEE FALLS", both Mass Arms & American Machine Works made this contract, all purchased by US government, total production about 30,000. Some of the earliest serial guns were issued to 1st Mass Cav, 2nd WV Cav, 11th Ill Cav, 11th Ill cav. This proved to be one of the best carbines used during the war. CONDITION: very good condition, complete & original, all matching. Uncleaned and "as found" retaining considerable blue finish on barrel, frame has traces of case color under a stained and soiled layer, good markings, stocks are sound with scattered cosmetic blemishes, too bright cartouches. Mechanics are excellent w/bright shiny bore. (01-26331/JS). ANTIQUE. $1,200-1,500.