ORIGINAL SMITH CARBINE

ORIGINAL SMITH CARBINE

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Item Code: 2026-2209

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Invented and patented by Gilbert Smith of Buttermilk Falls, New York in late 1855, this is an original Civil War Smith carbine in super condition. This single-shot, percussion carbine is a .50 caliber, breechloading carbine that measures approximately 39” long overall.

The 21.5” long round/octagonal barrel surface wears a good amount of original dark bluing. A few small scuffs and faint blemishes. Inspector stamp “L.F.R.” visible on left barrel facet near frame. Barrel has original blade front sight and folding rear sight. Stamped with serial number “3441” on underside at the hinge.

The breech and receiver area still exhibit some case colors, and on the left side, opposite the hammer bears an excellent patent mark “ADDRESS / POULTNEY & TRIMBLE / BALTIMORE U.S.A.” A maker’s stamp “SMITH’S PATENT / JUNE 23, 1857” is visible but hard to see directly under the sling bar. Running perpendicular is another clear mark, “MANUFACTURED BY / AM’N M’CH’N WKS / SPRINGFIELD MASS.”

Hammer stops and holds at half- and full-cock positions, and operates as it should, but action is not particularly “crisp”. Bore is bright with light rifling.

Two-piece black walnut stock is made up of a 9” forearm held by a single barrel band and a single screw. Shoulder portion has two inspector cartouches on left side. On the left side, there is a 3” long scratch that originates on the metal and runs onto the stock through the cartouches. This is a deep scratch and not a crack. Overall, wood displays good color and patina with only the usual dings and scratches from storage and use.

A nice gun.  [jet][ph:L]

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