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SMITH BREECHLOADING PERCUSSION CARBINE.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:350.00 USD Estimated At:700.00 - 900.00 USD
SMITH BREECHLOADING PERCUSSION CARBINE.
Cal. 50. S# 4318. Bbl. 21 5/8" rnd. w/ oct. shank. German silver blade front sight. Graduated leaf rear sight. Breechloading percussion action, bbl. tips down for loading. Band fastened walnut forearm & straight grip stock w/ iron fittings. Estimated quantity of over 30,000 produced by American Arms Co. of Chicopee Falls, MA 1861-1865. CONDITION: bbl. finish has faded to mottled brown showing light pitting & corrosion. Action has areas of deep pitting & is loose at breech. Wood has age darkened appearance showing numerous scratches & marks. Bore has partially intact rifling w/ areas of deep pitting. (01-19108/DS). ANTIQUE. $700-900.