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2ND TYPE MERRILL CIVIL WAR PERCUSSION CARBINE.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:750.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 2,250.00 USD
2ND TYPE MERRILL CIVIL WAR PERCUSSION CARBINE.
CAL. 54. S#. 14910. Mfg. 1863 with approx 15,000 mfg. Bbl. 22 1/8" round with 3 position leaf rear sight and single bbl band. Brass mountings and 2nd type lock with American eagle & mfg date. Walnut stock without patchbox that has a good cartouche at the saddle ring area. CONDITION: Overall good example with metal surfaces showing a balanced grey patina and some cleaned pitting on the bbl. Brass has a nice mellow mustard patina. Markings including stock cartouche are very good. The stock has a crack at the wrist on the left side with scattered handling marks and some heavier marring. Bore is bright with good rifling and some light pitting. Locks up tight. (01-23190/ZAL) ANTIQUE $1500-2250