December 16, 17, & 18, 2020 Field & Range Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/16/2020
Percussion muzzleloading smoothbore cavalry carbine with sling bar and captive swivel ramrod. Round blued barrel with London commercial proof marks retained with two wedges, color casehardened lock marked “T POTTS/LONDON.” Hammer with bun nut and male threaded tumbler suggesting potential sale to British colonies like India. Brass furniture includes trigger guard, buttplate, nose cap and ramrod pipe. 1-piece walnut stock. CONDITION: Fine. Retains much of the period blued finish with thinning and fading, showing scattered freckles of surface oxidation that could be cleaned. Crisp markings on metal, brass with a rich, uncleaned patina. Mechanically functional lock, bore apparently very good to fine with a thick layer of Cosmoline protecting it. Stock crisp with some light handling marks and scattered bumps and dings. Wood retains fine edges and remains full-length and solid without any repairs. TP
Caliber/Bore
17 Bore / .65 Caliber
Manufacturer
Thomas Henry Potts
Model
Commercial Pattern 1847 Padget Cavalry Carbine