Civil War Auction
Lot 229:
Description
CIVIL WAR! Smith .50 Saddle-Ring Carbine in very good vintage condition with wear and remnants of oxidation. The bore is bright and sharp. The action seems fully functional. The right side of the frame “Address Poultney & Trimble Baltimore USA” “Smith’s Patent June 23rd 1857” “Manufactured By A M N M CH N WKS Springfield Mass” Cartouches include: “LFR” in a box & “TH” in an oval. Single-shot, breechloading, percussion firearm used by Federal mounted forces during the Civil War. Breechloading .50 caliber carbine invented and patented by
physician Gilbert Smith of Buttermilk Falls, New York in late 1855. The carbine is in good condition and measures 39½” long overall and weighs seven pounds and eight ounces. Two piece walnut stock includes a 9” forearm held by a single barrel band. Stock is very good condition. Two government cartouches stamped at the left side of stock at the wrist area. 28 5/8” long barrel is octagonal under the forearm and rounded forward of the barrel band. Barrel, receiver, hammer and butt plate wear a dark patina. Traces of original casehardening near the nipple bolster and on frame near hammer. Original, folding single leaf rear sight with the “V” notch bar and a brass front sight. Retains iron saddle ring and sling bar. C&R Eligible S/N:10513
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