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EXCELLENT Poultney & Trimble Smith Cavalry Carbine 4 Digit Serial
Guns International #: 101575803 Seller's Inventory #: S-5
Category: Smith Carbines - Antique - Civil War Carbines
Seller's Information
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Seller: CNY Collectibles
Company: CNY Collectibles
Member Since: 8/24/10
First Name: Doug
Last Name: Buschatzke
State: New York
Zip: 13421-1833
Country: United States
Phone: (315) 251-4799
Premium Seller
Number of Active Listings: 8
Total Number of Listings: 744
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Buyer pays return shipping fees
Payment Types Accepted: Personal check, USPS Money Order, Certified Check
About Us: We have been collectors and dealers for over 35 years. We take pride in the items we sell and know that your hard-earned money is tough to part with, so you will receive a 3-day, non-firing money back guarantee if not satisfied. Your investment will be very carefully packed to arrive safely. With over 2000 positive sales from multiple sites, you can shop worry-free!
Description:
Excellent condition Poultney & Trimble Smith carbine serial number 6675, matching on all serialized components. Springfield Research Survey shows a bunch with slightly earlier serial numbers being issue to the 11th Illinois Cavalry. 50 caliber breechloading percussion carbine with 21 5/8" barrel having the breech-to-barrel band portion octagon-shaped and the remainder round. Blued and case hardened finish with walnut stocks. Multiple sub-inspector initials appear as well as 2 sharp final inspector's cartouches at the proper location on the left wrist of the butt stock. Correct open sights and correct sling loop and bar remain intact. See Flayderman's 9B-085 for more information regarding the inventor and manufacturer.
CONDITION: Bright excellent bore, near mint. The barrel of this carbine retains about 95% original blue showing some very mild toning to gray-brown, a few sparsely scattered specks of old oxidation staining and some light handling marks. Th receiver retains perhaps 92% original vibrant case-hardened colors with areas muting to smooth silvery gray patina. The triggerguard and buttstock collar retain a similar amount of bright blue showing a little brown freckling and some handling marks along the bow of the guard while the top latch retains about 94% brilliant bright blue showing some scattered light oxidation staining. The left barrel flat shows a strong sub-inspector stamp and the markings on the left side of the action remain completely intact and strong. The smooth walnut buttstock and forend remain in excellent condition with some scattered light dings and handling marks but never cleaned, sanded or refinished and have no splits, no cracks and no extra holes. Metal-to-wood fit remains very nice. The action is tight and the lock-up is solid with no play or wobble. Guaranteed 100% original and grades NRA Antique Excellent and a fine piece to add to or start with a Civil War firearms collection.
TERMS: No international sales. Antique so it can ship directly to you assuming your local laws allow it. Please be aware of what is legal in your state. 3 day non-firing inspection and sold as a collector item only. Not warranted safe to fire until checked out by a competent gunsmith. Buyer pays return shipping. Payment by bank check, personal check or money order. All major credit cards accepted with 4% convenience fee added. Shipping will be free by USPS Priority Mail with tracking and insurance included. Always interested in used long guns and used antique handguns so please contact me if you have anything for sale or trade. 315.251.4799 with questions or concerns.
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: Poultney & Trimble
Model: Smith Cavalry Carbine
Serial Number: 6675
Barrel Length: 21 5/8
Condition: Excellent
Metal Condition: Excellent
Wood Condition: Excellent
Bore Condition: Mint
Triggers: Standard/plain
Stock: Walnut
Sights: Standard
Manufacture Date: 1863
Item Location: New York