LOT 4067 – RARE BALL U.S. INSPECTED REPEATING 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 4067 – RARE BALL U.S. INSPECTED REPEATING CARBINE

01-25910
Cal. 50 RF
S#. NSN

Bbl. 20 1/2″ round. Semi circular front w/ single leaf rear sight. Case colored lever operated action has E. G. Lamson & Co. address on left side forward of saddle ring & bar. Band fastened forend & straight grip walnut stock w/ carbine buttplate. 7 rd. tubular mag located in forend. Button tipped iron wiping rod. The U.S. contracted for the Ball in 1864. Delivery came in May 1865, too late to be issued.

UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: photo copied info about firearms designer Albert Ball.

PROVENANCE: ex-collection of Paul Eseppi.

STATUS: ANTIQUE