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Frank Wesson Carbine Confederate Captured
Guns International #: 102896601 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Frank Wesson - Civil War Carbines
Seller's Information
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Seller: RRGA
Member Since: 10/21/10
First Name: Doug
Last Name: Rainbow
State: New York
Zip: 13409
Country: United States
Phone: (315) 761-6214
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Number of Active Listings: 14
Total Number of Listings: 328
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Check, Money Order
Description:
This is a scarce Frank Wesson two-trigger, single-shot breechloading military carbine that was captured or collected on the battlefield and sent through the Confederate Ordnance cleaning and repair system for reissue to Confederate troops. These arms were first documented by Steve Knott in his ground-breaking book, “’Captured and Collected’- Confederate Reissued Firearms.” As many as 200,000 captured or salvaged weapons and another 50,000 turned in by CS army units went through several CS Ordnance facilities and before reissue were marked with an inspector’s letter code, usually on the belly of the stock forward of the triggerguard tang. All sorts of rifles, muskets, and carbines came through the system. The catalog of inspector marks is still growing. This one bears a large “X” stamped just after of the extended triggerguard tang, necessary because Wessons were made only with a buttstock.
The Wesson is a scarce military carbine, made in .44 rimfire and sold mainly to Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Kansas and Missouri for issue to their troops. The forward trigger opens the carbine at the breech for insertion of the cartridge. A slotted guide on the right side allows the barrel to rise only so far, an idea patented in 1862. They are made without forend stocks and sling swivels are inlet in the extension of the triggerguard tang and in the underside of the 24-inch octagonal barrel. Production is estimated at 4,500 through 1863 and into 1864. This one is numbered 3420 on the triggerguard tang. (Info collected from THS). This carbine has sharp markings and functions nicely. 24" barrel that has a very nice bore, I will rate it a 7.5 on a scale from 1 to 10. The letter "X" is clearly seen behind lower tang (see pic). Overal condition of rifle is a gray / brown patina. There is still some nice finish on buttplate and trigger guard. Original front and rear sights are present. Rear sling swivel is present but front swivel is missing. Buttstock is in very nice condition. Overall a very nice and rarely found rifle offered at a fair price. Antique and can shipped directly to your doorsteps. Trades are welcomed. I offer a 90 layaway (please contact me for details). Please feel free to ask questions.
SOLD
Antique: Yes