June 25-28, 2018 Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/26/2018
The Model 1867 Navy carbine was the first new longarm adopted by the U.S. after the Civil War. There were 5,000 ordered and they were delivered in nine shipments between 1868 and 1869. In 1879, the Navy sold 4,000 of them to a New York Arms Dealer who distributed them. Blued round barrel with small anchor stamped on top, near breech, front sight and small rear carbine flip-up sight for 100, 300, and 500 yards. Casehardened action with with concave action and central stud extractor. Right side of action stamped "P / F.C.W. / (anchor)". Patent dates and Remington Arms markings on top tang. Barrel band with "U" stamp and sling swivel, other swivel on bottom of buttstock. Two-piece plain walnut stocks, stamped on right side of forend and on right side of wrist with "FCW" cartouche for inspector Frank C. Warner. Very good condition, strong action and deeply rifled bore with some scattered black powder corrosion. Barrel retains 30% thinning blue finish, concentrated on breech half, front half turned to a plum brown patina with scattered dark spots. Action retains about silvered and brown case colors. Stock very good with a few scattered marks and stains with deep and crisp cartouches. A very scarce Navy carbine.
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Model 1867 Navy Carbine