LOT 4075 – SCARCE GREENE BRITISH TYPE BREECH LOADING PERCUSSION CARBINE

Fall 2024 Premier Firearms & Militaria Auction

October 31st, November 1st, 2nd, & 3rd, 2024
This auction will feature an outstanding collection of items spanning multiple categories including Modern, Military, Sporting, & Antique firearms & militaria! Below is just a small grouping of select highlights from the massive offering to be featured in this upcoming sale!

LOT 4075 – SCARCE GREENE BRITISH TYPE BREECH LOADING PERCUSSION CARBINE

01-25921
Cal. 54
S#. 536

Mfg. by Mass. Arms, Chicopee Falls, MA. 2000 were produced under British contract in 1855. It is believed that most were destroyed before being sold as surplus. Bbl. 18″ w/ multi sided grip forward of rear sight. Bbl. rotates & pivots to the right for loading. Semi circular front w/ graduated leaf rear sight. Brown finished bbl. w/ blued breech section & case colored lock & top tang. Lock is marked w/ crown over “VR”. Bbl. & frame has British proofs. Top tang has Greene’s patent marking. Walnut stock has iron patchbox & carbine buttplate.

PROVENANCE: ex-collection of Paul Eseppi