1855 Dated CIVIL WAR Era Antique V.C. SCHILLING Infantry Percussion CARBINE Scarce CONFEDERATE & UNION Military RIFLED Carbine

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1855 Dated CIVIL WAR Era Antique V.C. SCHILLING Infantry Percussion CARBINE

Scarce CONFEDERATE & UNION Military RIFLED Carbine

Here Ancestry Guns presents a very scarce antique V.C. Schilling Percussion Carbine, made circa 1855 in Suhl, Thuringia. Shilling’s guns were known to be used during the American Civil War. This gun is simply marked “VCS” forward of the hammer, indicating that it was produced by Valentin Christoph Schilling. Valentin Christoph Moritz Schilling was born on October 10, 1791, in Suhl, Thuringia to a family that was long involved with Arms making. His father Johann Valentin Schilling VIII (Jan. 26, 1752- October 18, 1830) was a Gewehrfabrikant, or Arms maker.

In 1842 Valentin became a Arms Contractor to the Prussian State and Started the firm “V. Chr. Schilling, Militär und Luxus Waffen Fabrik”. A consortium of three weapons manufacturers- Spangenberg, Sauer & Strum, C. G. Haenel and V. C. Schilling was established in 1849 to equip the German Imperial Fleet with Model 1849 Navy rifles and pistols. This cooperative relationship among Suhl’s leading makers continued until 1884 when Johann Paul Sauer decided to leave the trio. 

Schilling was a major player in the Suhl gun trade, with his roots going back to as early as 1816, and the firm remaining in business until the early 1900’s, before being absorbed as part of a larger manufacturing consortium.

The overall condition is good. Original gray patinas. Strong action. The bore is in good shape for its age. The rear sling swivel and front sight are absent. This example sports a solid stock with average handling wear, and some chipping around the left buttplate. Markings are legible. Both the barrel and forarm have been shortened.

Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.

Barrel is 23 inches.

Caliber: .69 Percussion

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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$1800

#261039
 

Antique: Yes

Price: $1,800.00
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