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Lot 234:Civil War American Machine Works Smith Breech Loading Carbine

May 17th, 2024|Bedford, TX
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Lot 234:Civil War American Machine Works Smith Breech Loading Carbine

May 17th, 2024|Bedford, TX
Estimated Price$5,500 - $7,500
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Excellent Civil War American Machine Works Smith Breech Loading Percussion Carbine

A total of 30,362 Smith carbines were reportedly purchased by the United States government during the Civil War. Smith carbines were considered to be one of the most important Federal Cavalry carbines and were known to be accurate and reliable weapons. Nearly all of the Smith carbines manufactured were issued to Union cavalry units and saw hard use during the Civil War, and somehow this example appears to have remained essentially in "as issued" condition. It has standard markings and features, "L.F.R" inspection initials on the left of the breech, "H.D.H." on the bottom of the forearm, "JH" inspection initials ahead of the buttplate, and a crisp oval script "JH" inspection cartouche stamped on the left of the wrist.

ConditionExcellent with 95% plus of the original blue finish and 97% vivid original case colors, minor loss mainly on the buttplate and barrel band, and some light scratches and storage marks. The wood is also excellent and has a crisp cartouche, smooth oiled finish, raised grain, and minor scratches and dings. Mechanically excellent.
Details
ManufacturerAmerican Machine Works
ModelSmith
TypeRifle
Serial number
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge50
Barrel21 5/8 inch part octagon
Finishblue/casehardened
Stockwalnut

Item LocationBedford, TX
Views2426
Catalog page237
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