11-01-201411-01-2014
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
November 1, 2014 10:00 AMCalender
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Smith Carbine

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$1,599$1,300
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2760MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: November 01, 2014 10:00AM

Description:

Smith Carbine, c. 1861-65, serial number 10989, walnut stock with cartouche marks on the left side of the butt, steel fittings, marked on the left side of the breech ADDRESS/POULTNEY & TRIMBLE/BALTIMORE, U.S.A., SMITH'S PATENT/JUNE 23 1857, and MANUFACTURED BY/AM'N M'CH'N. WKS/SPRINGFIELD MASS, barrel lg. 21 5/8, overall lg. 39 in.
Estimate $800-1,000

Stock has a few light dings but in very good condition, some color case hardening left on the receiver, most of the blueing remains on the barrel.


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Keywords

steel fittings, United States