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MERRILL BREECHLOADING PERCUSSION CARBINE.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:450.00 USD Estimated At:900.00 - 1,200.00 USD
MERRILL BREECHLOADING PERCUSSION CARBINE.
Cal. 54. S# 15782. Bbl. 22 1/8" rnd. Blade front sight w/ 2 leaf rear sight. Single shot action is operated by lifting lever & pulling backwards to expose chamber. 1863 Dated lock is marked "J. H. MERRILL BALTO. / PAT JULY, 1858. APL 9, MAY 21-28-61". Band fastened walnut carbine stock having brass band, buttplate & trigger guard. Left side mounted saddle ring & bar. Left ear of stock has partially visible cartouches. CONDITION: metal has cleaned gray appearance showing light pitting & corrosion. Stock has added varnish over scattered scratches & marks. Bore retains strong rifling. (01-19105/DS). ANTIQUE. $900-1,200.