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Outstanding U.S. Contract Civil War Ball Repeating Carbine

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:2,750.00 USD Estimated At:5,500.00 - 7,500.00 USD
Outstanding U.S. Contract Civil War Ball Repeating Carbine
Manufactured by Lamson & Co., of Windsor, Vermont. Blade front and two leaf folding rear sight, with "S" marked at the rear of the barrel and "S/ E.G. LAMSON & CO./ WINDSOR.VT./ U.S./ HALLS PATENT/ JUNE .23.1863./ MAR.15.1864." on the left side of the receiver. A 7-round tube magazine is installed in the forearm, with an arm to manipulate the follower to the lower right of the barrel. A sling bar and ring are fitted to the receiver. Smooth straight grip stock, with a casehardened forearm tip, single barrel band, small inspection marks on the underside, an inspector cartouche on the left side of the wrist and a smooth buttplate. Delivered to the Ordnance Department in May 1865, these limited production carbines are considered to be Civil War weapons and are a key piece in an Federal Cavalry Carbine collection.
BBL: 20 1/2 inch
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 50 rimfire
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grips:
Serial Number: NSN
Condition: Excellent plus, in virtually unissued, nearly new condition, showing 98% plus original blue and 99% casehardened finish. The barrel showing a well aged plum patina, and the case colors are bright and vivid. The stock and forearm have only very minor storage wear with crisp final inspection and sub-inspection marks.