Published British Paget Style Mexican Cavalry Carbine Texas Revolution

Description:
NSN, .76 Caliber (approx. 10 Bore), 19 1/2" barrel with a dark, lightly pitted bore. This is a very interesting carbine, still in original flint, that is very similar in configuration to the British Pattern 1805 "Paget" Cavalry Carbine, but has a longer barrel of much larger caliber. The barrel, "TOWER / PROOF" and "(crown)" marked lock, and distinctive curved sling ring bar have an overall mottled gray patina with numerous spots of dark plum-brown freckling throughout, with some mild pitting present at the muzzle, as well as around the re-drilled vent at the post-1813 proofed breech. Some dark brown oxidation is present within the iron pan as well. The lock catches firmly at half-cock, but not at full, and has what may be a period replacement cock that has a slightly different engraving motif and is also a tad smaller than other known examples. The rear portion of the lockplate stands a bit proud of the wood. The wedge-fastened stock has numerous small handling marks and minor blemishes scattered throughout, with some posthole beetle holes present on the left side opposite the lock, and a fairly thick added varnish finish throughout. The buttstock exhibits some wear and a few minor scuffs and small surface chips at either side of the brass buttplate, which has developed a mild yellow-ochre patina, as have the trigger guard, ramrod thimbles, and nosecap. There is a replaced bit of wood at the tip of the forend that runs about an inch back from the nosecap. The captive ramrod is still present and is fully serviceable. This very carbine is pictured and described on page 39 of "British Non Ordnance Military Carbines 1750 & 1900" by Barry C. Chisnall (2011). This carbine is credited to the collection of noted author Michael Carrick, and is pictured opposite a nearly identical example by the same maker that was shipped to New South Wales for constabulary use. This is a very good example of a rare Paget Pattern Mexican Carbine, which very probably saw service during the Texas Revolution. Antique;

Antique: Yes

Price: $2,195.00