July 24-25, 2015 Premier Firearms Sale
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/24/2015
Referred to by collectors as a "Smith Carbine", this was a very popular carbine issued during the Civil War. Utilizes a push lever bottom hinge tip-up design with a 21-5/8" barrel and single shot action. These were manufactured between 1861 and 1865. It is a .50 caliber percussion breach loader. Has a folding carbine ladder rear sight with saddle ring bar and ring on left side. Walnut stocks are excellent with no cracks or chips and a perfect cartouche on left wrist. All metal surfaces are a smooth grey patina with some light freckling. Has a dove-tail front sight with German silver blade. Strong clean near mint bore and a perfect action. Very popular weapon of the Union cavalry.