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SECOND MODEL MERRILL CIVIL WAR CARBINE.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:450.00 USD Estimated At:900.00 - 1,500.00 USD
SECOND MODEL MERRILL CIVIL WAR CARBINE.
Cal. 54. S# 12053. Bbl. 22". Blade front sight. Triple leaf rear sight. Second model w/o patchbox. Breechblock is numbered "12328". Lock has "JH MERRILL" marking w/ various patent dates. Lock oddly lacks eagle & year of mfg. Rear of bbl. has "VP" proof. Walnut stock w/ brass band & modern replacement Phillips type screw. Left side of stock has saddle bar w/ ring. Right side of butt has six pointed star carving. Top of comb has a letter "G" carving. CONDITION: stock appears refinished long ago w/ some chips, overall handling wear, scattered dings, some dents & flaking. Metal was cleaned long ago & shows scattered oxidation, dings & light scratches. Bore shows scattered oxidation & pitting w/ worn rifling. (01-24198/MJC). ANTIQUE. $900-1500.