Americana Exceptional Auction
Lot 260:
Description
Scarce Civil War U.S. contract Ball Patent carbine manufactured by E.G. Lamson & Co., Windsor VT. One of only 1,002 delivered to the U.S. government in 1864-1865. Marked on receiver E.G. Lamson & Co. Windsor VT U.S. Ball’s Patent June 23 1863 Mar 15 1864. Single-shot breech loader in .50 rimfire with toggle-link action. Barrel measures 21-1/4″, overall length 37-1/2″. Features post front sight, folding leaf rear sight, walnut stock and forearm, and GGS cartouche for U.S. inspector George G. Saunders. TAGS: Civil War firearm, antique rifle, contract carbine, 19th century arms, repeating, cavalry weapon. This item can be shipped in-house. Multiple lot combined shipping may require 3rd Party shipping.
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