Guns International #: 101248923
Seller's Inventory #: 13
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Guns International #: 101248923
Category - Civil War Carbines
- Antique Rifles - Percussion
Seller's Information
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Seller: TRsBigStick
Member Since: 7/26/15
First Name: Thomas
Last Name: Robinson
State:
Virginia
Zip: 22835
Country: United States
Phone: (540) 743-4834
Active Listings: 2
Total Listings: 60
Seller Type:Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
Payment Methods: M.O., Cashiers Check, Personal check held until clear
1862 Merrill Carbine - RARE OFFICERS MODEL w/ Factory Snake Engraved Breech Block- UNIQUE!!
Description: Offered for sale is an unique Merrill Officers Model Carbine that is factory engraved with deluxe scrolls on the lock, hammer, patchbox, triggerguard and buttplate. Factory SILVER Plated brass and Deluxe xxx wood with original piano varnish. A VERY RARE Carbine as an OFFICERS MODEL (only a few known), but what makes this one even more UNIQUE is that it is the only one known with a SNAKE engraved breechblock. A very rare, and desireable piece of Civil War history- wish I knew the story on this one. Most of the original varnish still present, along with most of the silver plating remaining. The barrel was left in the bright and unfinished. Action crisp- bore strong but does have areas of pitting. The wood is solid- no cracks on the wrist but does have a grain check crack above the patchbox. The crack runs with the grain of the wood being very burly grain. The last one of these I saw sold at (Rock Island last year) brought just shy of $5K, and it was broken in the wrist/repaired with minimal engraving and actually pretty rough. This is a really fine, original and UNIQUE carbine that would be hard to improve upon. Check out my other offerings for some really nice, original items -THANKS!!! SOLD Antique: Yes Manufacturer: Merrill Model: 1st model Officers Carbine Serial Number: 8175 |
Guns International #: 101248923
Seller's Inventory #: 13
Guns International #: 101248923
Seller's Inventory #: 13