Civil War Rifle Greene Breech-Loading Bolt Action Oval Bore
Guns International #: 100625525 Seller's Inventory #: 29509
Category: Civil War Rifles - Military Rifles - US
Seller's Information
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Seller: Joe Salter com
Company: Down East Antiques - Joe Salter
Member Since: 9/10/10
First Name: Garrick-March-Jim-Joe
Last Name: Salter
State: New Hampshire
Zip: 03031
Country: United States
Phone: (603) 732-4000
Fax: (603) 732-4200
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 1184
Total Number of Listings: 20133
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
We have a 30 day Inspection Period and NOT a 3 day Inspection.
Payment Types Accepted: We take all major credit cards with NO CREDIT CARD FEES! Also Check or Money order.
About Us: Joe Salter has been in the Antique and Collector Weapons business for 60 years as both a collector and dealer. Our company is based in Southern New Hampshire and we have had an internet based store front for the past 20 years. We are federally licensed and deal in all types of firearms and related material.
Description:
NSN, .53 caliber, 35” barrel with excellent, bright oval bore rifling. The metal has retained much of the original blue finish which blends smoothly into a mellow plum-brown patina with mild silvering at muzzle, as well as along the projecting surfaces and edges. The ring-shaped, bottom mounted hammer and trigger guard tang have some visible portions of the original bright blue that blends into a mixed gray, and plum-brown patina. The bolt itself has a significant amount of original blue still present on the handle with streaks of gray metal along the blued body. The walnut stock has light surface blemishes and handling marks scattered about the otherwise excellent original oil finish. The buttplate retains traces of original blue and a coarse bristle bore brush is present in the stock compartment. The rifle is mechanically excellent and a correct, trumpet-shaped ramrod is included. The Greene was sold to Russia just prior to the outbreak of the Civil War, when it became the first bolt action rifle adopted by the US Ordnance Department, with a total of 900 pieces purchased. Some very small quantities were sold to various state militia units via William Read & Sons. This is a very good-fine example of a desirable US rifle and would make a great addition to any collection. Antique
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: Greene
Model: Rifle
Caliber Info: .53 Cal
Gauge Info: .53 Cal