May 8-10, 2024 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/9/2024
Manufactured for agents Poultney and Trimble by the American Machine Works of Springfield, Massachusetts, circa 1864-1865. Smith carbines saw Civil War use with the 1st Connecticut, 11th Illinois, 1st Massachusetts, 6th and 9th Ohio, 7th and 17th Pennsylvania, and the 3rd West Virginia. This example features a standard rust blued octagonal to round barrel bearing an unknown "B" inspector marking at the breech. German silver blade front sight and ladder rear. Case hardened breech loading percussion action fit with a saddle ring and bar, and marked on the left with maker and agent information. Oil finished walnut forend retained by a single barrel band and matching walnut stock fitted with a steel carbine butt plate and marked "GP" at the wrist. CONDITION: Fine. Barrel retains the majority of its original fading blue, some areas drifting to patina. Action likewise has largely faded to patina. Stocks are good with scattered dings and nicks. Fine bright and crisp bore with only a few imperfections. Fine mechanics.
Manufacturer
American Machine Works