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1860s .44 Caliber FRANK WESSON Two-Trigger CARBINE
Guns International #: 101044131 Seller's Inventory #: 5265
Category: Frank Wesson - Antique Rifles - Cartridge
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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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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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Description:
1860s .44 Caliber FRANK WESSON Two-Trigger CARBINE
1st Type with Added Extractor Modification!
Here we present an antique Frank Wesson Two-Trigger Carbine 1st Type in .44 Rimfire, made circa the 1863 in Worcester, Massachusetts. Only about 5,000 were made from the end of the Civil War to the mid-1870s. Frank Wesson was the younger brother of Daniel B. Wesson, of Smith & Wesson, as well as Edwin Wesson, who was also a highly-esteemed gunsmith in the mid-to-late-1800s. The fame of his family’s name was not lost on Frank, but he was, in fact, a prolific firearms designer and maker in his own right. He was granted patents in 1859 and began producing rifles of this two-trigger configuration. The Civil War was a fantastic opportunity for many different inventors and over 20 different carbines were used during the conflict on the Union side. Frank Wesson made a version of his rifle in a .44 caliber rimfire carbine format that was specifically geared for Cavalry troops. He also made carbines and rifles in various calibers for the commercial market.
This Civil War period carbine features a 24-inch octagonal barrel marked “FRANK WESSON WORCESTER MASS.” with patent dates of 1859 and 1862. The rear sight is a two-leaf variety with the longer leaf having an aperture marked “250 YDS” and a notch at the top marked “500 YDS”. The frame, trigger guard and butt plate are nickel plated. The front trigger is used to open the barrel at the breech. There is a manual extractor on the left side of the barrel. The overall weight and feel is light, slim, and handy. The trigger is light and crisp. This one includes sling swivels. Most notably, this specimen was professionally period fitted with an extractor on the left side of the barrel, which very nicely ameliorates one of the complaints of the original design, which was corrected in the Type 2.
The overall condition is very good. The original blue on the barrel has given way to a nice even patina. Most of the nickel remains on the trigger guard and butt plate. The markings are clear and legible. The walnut stock shows handling and is in very good condition. Small period repair where the wrist meets the frame on the right side. The bore has strong rifling and clean surfaces. The action is excellent. Here is a great example of an early breech loading cartridge carbine for the commercial market!
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 24 inches.
Caliber: .44 Rimfire
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$1550
#5265
SOLD
Antique: Yes