November 17 & 18, 2021 Extraordinary Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/17/2021
Lee single shot carbine one about approximately 400 known to exist with most never completed. Flaydermann notes that it is one of the few guns made in the west and was primarily sold to officers during the 1864-1865 production period in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 1-piece blue swing-out rifled barrel chambered for .44 RF. Blade front sight with fixed rear flip 2-leaf sight. Case hardened action with external hammer and swing-out latch fitted with slide bar and saddle ring. Barrel marked on side "LEE"S FIREARM'S CO. MILWAUKEE, WIS., PAT'D JULY 22, 1862". Walnut plain stock with steel buttplate. CONDITION: Metal parts have faded to a brown patina with light surface corrosion. Wood has traces of original oil finish fading to a dark color with usage marks and dings. Good mechanics with pitted bore. A super scarce Civil War carbine seldom seen. DLM