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RARE & Unique “KENTUCKY” Marked CIVIL WAR Rifle
Guns International #: 101042386 Seller's Inventory #: 5032
Category: Civil War Rifles - Antique Rifles - Cartridge
Seller's Information
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
International Phone: 314-707-7373
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Number of Active Listings: 1466
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Certified Check, Money Order
Description:
RARE & Unique “KENTUCKY” Marked CIVIL WAR Rifle
Triplett & Scott Made for KY Home Guard Circa 1864
Here we present a Rare “KENTUCKY” Marked Triplett & Scott Patent Rifle, made circa 1864 by Meriden Manufacturing Company of Meriden, Connecticut. Meriden Manufacturing was founded by Charles Parker and his brother, who would later go on to become one of the most famous firearms manufacturers in the world with his beautiful shotguns. That firm would be called Parker Brothers. However, these brothers would first make themselves by contracting for the Union government during the American Civil War. They produced the Triplett & Scott Repeating Carbine on contract with the state of Kentucky for 5,000 pieces. These were to be issued to the Kentucky Home Guard for supply train defense for the Union Army as General Sherman marched on Atlanta. These carbines were made in 1864 and 1865. Only 3,000 of this contract were in the longer barrel format like this one.
The diversity of weapons, especially carbines, during the Civil War was incredible. All of them are different in their own way. The Triplett & Scott Carbine differentiates itself by its operation. The 7-shot magazine tube is housed in the front of the wrist of the butt stock. By placing the hammer in half-cock and depressing a button with the right thumb, one would be able to twist the forward portion of the gun, which would activate the automatic ejector, pushing the empty case out, before the receiver pushed aside the loading gate on the magazine tube to pick up another cartridge. The design was quite ingenious and the precision with which it was executed is still evident, though the stock around the magazine tube is so thin as to almost always crack.
The gun is marked “KENTUCKY” on the left side of the receiver. The tang is marked “TRIPLETT & SCOTT/PATENT DEC. 6, 1864”. The left side of the frame is marked “MERIDEN MANFG. CO./MERIDEN. CONN.” The right side of the frame is marked with the serial number. This carbine also has sling swivels in a unique arrangement, one on top of the butt stock and one beneath. 14 notches have been carved into the top of the butt stock.
The overall condition is near fine. The original blue finish on the barrel is 90%. The original case colors are still quite vibrant on the frame and butt plate. The markings are clear and legible. The walnut fore stock is whole and smooth, while the butt stock portion has cracked around the magazine tube. This is primarily a design flaw. The wrist has been repaired. The bore is sharp and shiny. The action is functional, though the automatic extractor appears to be out of time, preventing the full rotation of the breech to the magazine tube. Here is a very nice example of a very unique Civil War rifle!
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 30 inches.
Caliber: .50 Rimfire
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$2200
#5032
SOLD
Antique: Yes