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RARE .... Cosmopolitan Civil War Carbine ... Original Condition ... LAYAWAY?
Guns International #: 103508747 Seller's Inventory #: 1940
Category: Civil War Carbines - Civil War Rifles
Seller's Information
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Seller: greenesgt
Company:
Member Since: 7/22/14
First Name: Gregory
Last Name: Rice
State: Ohio
Zip: 45458
Country: United States
Phone: (937) 684-6659
Fax:
Number of Active Listings: 90
Total Number of Listings: 676
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Checks, Money Orders or Zelle
About Us: NOTE: THERE IS A RESTOCKING FEE OF 5% FOR RETURNED ITEMS. (See GI return policy)
Description:
RARE .52 caliber. 18" octagon to round barrel. SN: 981. Blued and color casehardened finish, iron furniture, walnut butt stock without forend. Single shot percussion tilting block breechloading carbine with long range ladder rear sight, fixed front sight, saddle bar and ring, large serpentine loop operating lever and rounded hammer. Lock with Cosmopolitan Arms company markings and 1859 date, frame with UNION RIFLE marking. Matching serial numbers under frame and barrel. No visible cartouches. These rare contract carbines were the predecessors to the more commonly encountered Gwyn & Campbell carbines. 1,140 of these Cosmopolitan Carbine were acquired by the state of Illinois.
CONDITION:
Very Good. Good bore is moderately oxidized with scattered pitting and decent rifling. Metal moderately oxidized with some thinning traces of blue. Markings clear and legible on lock, weaker on frame. Mechanically strong functional action. Wood with scattered bumps, dings.
....2nd firearm ships FREE, with this one!....S/H $60..Thanks,
INSURANCE IS EXTRA...I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR LOST or DAMAGED PACKAGES....Thanks Greg ,63, 284, 645-47
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: Cosmopolitan Arms Co.
Serial Number: 981
Barrel Length: 18
Condition: VG