Guns International #: 101119308
Seller's Inventory #: 7115
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Guns International #: 101119308
Category - Civil War Carbines
- Gibbs Rifles
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC Member Since: 11/3/16
State:
Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
Int'l Phone: 314-707-7373
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Seller Type:FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
Payment Methods: Credit Card, Certified Check, Money Order
SCARCE Civil War W.F. BROOKS Gibbs Patent CARBINE
Description: SCARCE Civil War W.F. BROOKS Gibbs Patent CARBINE 1 of 1,052 Gibbs Carbines Made by William F. Brooks Here we present antique Gibbs Patent Breech Loading Percussion Carbine, manufactured in 1863 in New York by William F. Brooks. This carbine is one of only 1,052 Gibbs Patent carbines that the U.S. contracted to be manufactured by William F. Brooks in 1863. The need for viable small arms in the Civil War was such that many models and manufacturers were taken on in large and small numbers. The Gibbs Carbine was one of the latter with only 1,052 units reportedly produced of the intended 10,000 for the Union forces. W.F. Brooks and W.W. Marsden owned the Phoenix Arms Factory in New York that manufactured the weapon. Regretfully, the factory was destroyed during the 1863 Draft Riots (July 13 – 16th, 1863) which severely limited the carbine’s reach in the war, making it one of the rarest firearms of the Civil War period. They are known to have been issued to the 10th Missouri Cavalry as well as the 13th & 16th New York. In the Gibbs design, the trigger guard acted as the lever to give access to the chamber for loading and reloading. The barrel tilted upward and forward to provide access and a cartridge in .52 caliber would be inserted. This carbine is a single shot design and used a percussion cap to ignite the propellant charge contained inside the cartridge. Like many other weapons from this period, the Gibbs Carbine used a single piece wooden stock that incorporated the shoulder stock as well as a short fore end. The tang is marked “L.H.GIBBS/PAT’D/JULY 8, 1856”. The left side of the stock is marked “DWF”. The lock is marked “WMF. BROOKS/MANFD NEW YORK/1863”. The rear of the lock has an eagle. Two faint government inspector cartouches remain on the rear left of the butt stock. Other inspector marks found throughout. The overall condition is very good. The metal surfaces are dark with age. The markings are clear and legible. The stock is in good shape. The bore is semi-bright with very good rifling. The action on this carbine is excellent. Here is a rare opportunity to fill a key niche in your Civil War Carbine collection! Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction. Barrel is 22 inches. Caliber: .52 Percussion Overall condition as seen in photos. Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE. Delivered directly to your door by express mail! Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY. ancestryguns $4650 #7115 SOLD Antique: Yes |
Guns International #: 101119308
Seller's Inventory #: 7115
Guns International #: 101119308
Seller's Inventory #: 7115