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Item No.:	8024	Price :	SOLD
Item :	CIVIL WAR .50 CALIBER SMITH CAVALRY CARBINE

Description :

This is an original, Civil War Smith Cavalry Carbine manufactured by the Massachusetts Arms Company of Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts. Over 30,000 Smith Carbines were produced from 1861-1865 with the vast majority going to the U.S. Government. Cavalry units known to have been issued the Smith were the 3rd West Virginia, the 7th and 11th Illinois, the 1st Connecticut, the 7th and 17th Pennsylvania, the 6th and 9th Ohio, and the 1st Massachusetts. The Smith was a breech loading, percussion arm of .50 caliber. This one is in very good condition. It is mostly in "as found" attic condition. Someone did a little cleaning of the receiver sides to better see the markings. The barrel retains about 50% of its original blued finish, the remainder having turned brown. There is a sprinkling of light surface rust specks overall. The receiver has lost its case colors and is a mottled brown and pewter color. It has been cleaned in some areas with fine sand paper. The carbine has an excellent bore and mechanics. The breech locks up tightly and the bore is shiny. The stock has a liberal covering of scratches and small dings from use. With its great bore and tight action, this should be a great shooter. Skirmish shooters take note! Stock no. 21096

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