4080 MERRILL BREECH-LOADING PERCUSSION CARBINE.

SOLD
1,750.00USD
This item SOLD at 2024 Nov 03 @ 12:42UTC-4 : AST/EDT
Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 900.00 USD
Estimated at 1,800.00 - 2,400.00 USD
Cal. 54. S# 12217. Bbl. 22 1/8" round. Blade front sight w/ 2 leaf rear sight. Breech lever is lifted up & back for loading. Lever & lockplate have first type "J.H. MERRILL BALTO" markings. Band fastened second type walnut stock w/ brass fittings. Left side has saddle ring & bar w/ 1 clear cartouche. Total quantity mfg. of about 14,495. CONDITION: metal finish has faded to gray showing small handling marks & some light pitting. Stock shows wear w/ scattered dents & marks. Lightly pitted bore retains sound rifling. PROVENANCE: ex-collection of Paul Eseppi. (01-25905/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,800-2,400.