LOT 4084 – FINE SMITH 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 4084 – FINE SMITH BREECH LOADING PERCUSSION CARBINE

01-25923
Cal. 50
S#. 6355. Bbl

21 5/8″ round w/ octagon shank. German silver blade front w/ graduated leaf rear sight. Case colored action has saddle ring & bar on left side. Actuation lever in trigger guard allows bbl. to tip down for loading. Band fastened walnut forend & straight grip walnut stock w/ steel carbine buttplate. Left side of stock has 2 clear cartouches. Action is marked “MANUFACTURED BY / AM’N M’CH’N WKS” with Poultney & Trimble adress. Estimated quantity of 30,000 mfg. 1861-65.

PROVENANCE: ex-collection of Paul Eseppi.

STATUS: ANTIQUE