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UNIDENTIFIED REVOLVING CARBINE.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 1,500.00 USD
UNIDENTIFIED REVOLVING CARBINE.

Cal. 52 / 38 RF. NSN. Over bbl. 21" cal. 52. Under 20" bbl. cal. 38. Lowered barleycorn front sight w/ graduated leaf rear sight. Unusual action that operates under the same principle as the famous LeMat revolvers. 9 Shot fluted 38 cal. cyl. bored through w/ 52 cal. single chamber at center. Rounded boxlock action w/ breech block that swings to right for loading. Low center mounted hammer w/ plain trigger that sits forward of lever that manually rotates the cyl. Band fastened walnut forearm & straight grip stock w/ steel carbine buttplate. No legible markings can be found. CONDITION: metal has dark patina appearance w/ general pitting. Forearm is broken w/ lg. piece missing at bottom. Stock appears to be replacement having a rough hand hewn look w/ cracks & chips around top tang. Hammer has brazed repair. Action timing is slow. 52 Cal. bore is lightly pitted w/ strong rifling. 38 Cal. bore is pitted w/ partially intact rifling. (01-20030/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,000-1,500.