May 13-15, 2025 Firearms and Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/14/2025
This carbine features the C stamped 1896 carbine rear sight and the 1896 hand guard with sight protector barrel band. The frame is dated 1896, not 1895. The left side of stock has the JSA cartouche for Joseph Adams and is dated 1897. Standard features include the saddle ring and bar, trap door butt plate with three piece rod, post front sight, rounded crown. CONDITION: Excellent. The barrel is a pleasing homogenous blue with bled through patina. Side plate has some scattered salt and pepper with wiped on blue. Box colors are mottled. The stock is excellent with deep cartouche and script P with scattered minor impressions. The bore is strong but frosted. Legends are strong.