Guns International #: 102121932
Seller's Inventory #: MR1348
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Guns International #: 102121932
Category - Civil War Carbines
- Antique Rifles - Single Shot
Seller's Information
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Seller: LeRoy Merz Antique Guns
Company: Merz Antique Guns Member Since: 10/27/09
First Name: LeRoy
Last Name: Merz
State:
Minnesota
Zip: 56538-0494
Country: United States
Phone: (218) 739-3255
Fax: (218) 739-4599
Platinum Seller
Active Listings: 977
Total Listings: 51864
Seller Type:FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
3 days Payment Methods: Money orders, cashier or personal checks
FIRST MODEL 54 CALIBER MERRILL CARBINE
Description: The Merrill was an early Civil War carbine. This one is in standard configuration with a 22 inch barrel chambered in 54 caliber. Has brass patchbox and buttplate. Merrill's have a unique lever activated breech that is marked "J.H MERRILL BALTO. / PAT. JULY 1858". Breech has "7655". Lock is marked "J.H. MERRILL BALTO. / PAT. JULY 1858 / APL. 9 MAY 21-28-61". Lock is marked "7382". Even though serial numbers do not match the gun appears to have been in this configuration since the war. Metal is a mix of brown/gray patina. Brass has dark mustard patina. Stock is sound & solid with numerous dings. Mechanically functional with a dark bore. This is a real piece of Civil War history. Leroy Merz Antique Firearms specializes in antique and vintage Winchesters and other fine American firearms. Since 1965 Mr. Merz has taken part in the world of firearms and has been a contributor to many well known reference books. We have hundreds of additional guns in every price range at our home online. Search for Merz Antiques in google. SOLD Antique: Yes |
Guns International #: 102121932
Seller's Inventory #: MR1348
Guns International #: 102121932
Seller's Inventory #: MR1348