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Superb Civil War Smith .50 Caliber Breechloading Carbine
Guns International #: 102998499 Seller's Inventory #: MM98-22
Category: Civil War Carbines - Antique Rifles - Percussion
Seller's Information
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Seller: lope
Company: Hansen & Hansen Arms & Antiquities
Member Since: 1/28/11
State: Connecticut
Country: United States
Premium Seller
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Bank Check, Money Order, Personal Check
About Us: We are Tom LoPiano and John R. (Jay) Hansen Jr. owners of Hansen & Hansen Arms & Antiquities. We specialize in fine and unusual collectible firearms and military items of all types and time periods. Modern firearms, Curio & Relic and antique. Civil War a specialty as well as German lugers. From flintlock arms and edged weapons of the Revolutionary war to arms manufactured in the present- we actively buy and sell all firearms related collectibles, documents and autographs, photographs, uniforms, old newspapers, collectible ammunition, swords, decoys, etc. Retail shop open to public for buyers as well as customers who wish to sell. Appraisals for estates conducted for a fee. Free verbal appraisals to all visitors.
Description:
Superb Civil War Smith .50 Caliber Breechloading Carbine
Offered here for sale and just acquired is a superb conditioned original carbine made during the Civil War. Although the Smith carbine ranks a bit down the list next to the Sharps, Spencer and Burnside carbines, the Smith carbine was perhaps the finest made carbine of the Civil War. Single-shot, breechloading, percussion firearm used by Federal mounted forces during the Civil War. The breechloading .50 caliber carbine wasinvented and patented by physician Gilbert Smith of Buttermilk Falls, New York in late 1855. This specimen appears to have been used very little IF AT ALL. It measures 39½” long overall and weighs seven pounds and eight ounces. Two-piece walnut stock includes a 9” forearm held by a single barrel band. Serial number 9093 (all matching). The receiver retains all of its case colors slightly thinning. The Stock is in superb condition with just a couple of storage marks. Two government cartouches stamped at the left side of stock at the wrist area. 28 5/8” long barrel is octagonal under the forearm and rounded forward of the barrel band and retains ALL of its blued finish. The bore is about MINT. Just a bit of patina under the receiver which we have left untouched. Original, folding single leaf rear sight with the “V” notch bar and a brass front sight. Retains iron saddle ring and sling bar.
Left facet of the barrel breech shows inspector marks “L F R”. Left side of frame above the sling bar exhibits the following stamping, “ADDRESS / POULTNEY & TRIMBLE / BALTIMORE, U.S.A.” Found below the bar is the patent markings of “SMITH PATENT / JUNE 23, 1857” and “MANUFACTURED BY / AM’N M’CH’N WKS / SPRINGFIELD, MASS.” All stampings clear. Carbine exhibits strong mechanics. Frame screws not buggered. Smith carbines saw extensive service with the following cavalry regiments: 1st Massachusetts, 6th and 9th Ohio, 1st Connecticut, 7th and 17th PA, 7th and 11th Illinois and the 3rd West Virginia Regiments. A nice representative cavalry arm of the Civil War and in this condition it would be quite difficult to find a finer example..
Thanks for your bid. Shipping for this item is $48 however final shipping amount is based upon geographical area. Handling is $15.00 for longarms only. We gladly accept money orders, bank checks and personal checks. Credit card orders (VISA AND MASTER CARD ONLY) charged 3.95% additional for use.
PLEASE CALL DALIA AT 203-257-5256 TO GIVE CREDIT CARD INFORMATION. Also, please view our at hansenguns. Click on "Online Catalog" and see All OF OUR ITEMS LISTED CONSECUTIVELY on or search online on that site with the ID “lope”...... OFFERED ONLINE AND AVAILABLE IN OUR RETAIL GALLERY IN SOUTHPORT, CT. Visit us also on Facebook at ://facebook/hansenguns/?fref=ts. We also own and/or operate Hansen Cartridge Co. and the Ruger Collectors Assc.(RCA). Hansen & Hansen wishes to expedite each order received, however we ship 80-100 items weekly, therefore orders paid by money orders or bank checks are cleared for shipping 5-7 days after deposited funds show in our account. Shipping date is scheduled ONLY AFTER VERIFICATION TAKES PLACE AND FFL/C&R IS RECEIVED (IF APPLIES). This is 5-7 days after WE receive order by mail - NOT customer date mailed and postmarked and after credit card funds are posted. Credit card orders exceeding $500 must be cleared through customer’s bank before shipping. Personal checks are accepted but orders are held UP TO 3 WEEKS after deposit of funds before items released for shipping. IF you have special instructions or require overnight or expedited shipping please advise at time of ordering and we will gladly prioritize shipping FOR AN ADDITIONAL CHARGE. THIS IS OUR POLICY and we encourage s to PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND OUR POLICY BEFORE . We would be pleased to answer ANY questions by phone (our toll free number is 1-800-571-7337 or e-mail cwlopiaol.
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Rifle Caliber: .50