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Civil War Union "Smith" Saddle Ring Cavalry Carbine in .50 Caliber like Spencer, Sharps, and Maynard
Guns International #: 101508822 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Civil War Carbines - Antique Rifles - Percussion
Seller's Information
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Seller: Brent Wilburn
Company: Antique Arms, Inc.
Member Since: 11/19/15
First Name: Brent
Last Name: Wilburn
State: Georgia
Zip: 30052
Country: United States
Phone: (678) 471-1432
Phone2: (678) 471-1432
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Number of Active Listings: 36
Total Number of Listings: 580
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Money Order, Certified Check
Description:
This is a nice example of a Smith Carbine from the Civil War. Standard .50 Caliber with correct 21 5/8" part round/octagonal barrel, original sights, and saddle bar with ring. This one was manufactured by the American Machine Works in Springfield, Mass for Poultney & Trimble, Baltimore. Serial number is in the 4400 range with matching numbers on the breech and barrel. This item is a consignment and our customer stated that he purchased this rifle from Antique Arms Dealer and Author of the greatest book on Antique American Firearms ever written, Norm Flayderman in 2005. Flayderman was well known for
his mail order catalogs for decades and in the early 2000's, he had shifted to a -based format at the time this carbine was sold. Flayderman's main contribution to the Gun World was the book he put out titled "Flayderman's Guide to Antique American Firearms" which had 9 Editions. When asked the question if you could only have one book about antique guns, every gun writer, collector, and historian, will tell you "Flayderman's". That said, it's kind of neat to get a chance to sell something that went through Norm Flayderman's hands and met his standards. This carbine is in NRA Antique Fine+ Condition retaining 93% of its original blued finish on the barrel. The large locking spring on the top of the barrel shows 80% of its original fire blue which is
toned down somewhat from age. The metal spacer between the butt stock and frame has 95% bright original fire blue. Frame has 35% light faded case colors with the balance turned mostly to a mousy grey mottled appearance. The walnust stock and forend are Fine+ Condition with only light handling marks and nearly all of their factory oiled finish intact. Inspector's initials "G.P." are located on the left side of the stock wrist near the action. Letter "B" located right stock wrist and on left side of barrel. The mechanics on this carbine are excellent with a very tight action that still snaps when the barrel and breech come together. No wiggle or play at all. Bore is Excellent...bright and shiny with very strong lands and grooves. History: The Smith Carbine was manufactured for a total of 30,000 units from 1861-65 by 3 Different Manufacturers; the American Machine Works, the Massachussets Arms Company, and the American Arms Company. These percussion breech loaders were mostly issued to Union Cavalry Units where they had a fairly good reputation among the regiments they were issued to. Cavalry regiments issued the Smith Carbine include the 3rd West Virginia, 7th and 11th Illinois, 1st Connecticut, 7th and 17th Pennsylvania, 6th and 9th Ohio, and the 1st Massachusetts. Nice example of a Civil War Smith Carbine that was once owned by Norm Flayderman.
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: American Machine Works
Model: Smith
Bore: .50 Caliber
Condition: NRA Antique Fine+