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CONDITION: Excellent plus, nearly as issued with 98% plus vibrant, highly attractive original case colors, 98% plum blue finish, and only the faintest
handling and storage wear. The wood is also excellent plus and has a crisp cartouche,
distinct markings, smooth oiled finish,
slight edge wear, and attractive raised grain. Mechanically excellent. This is certainly one of the absolute finest Ball carbines extant! Provenance: The Bob Noske Collection; The David Aroh Collection;
Property of a Gentleman.
Estimate: 7,000 - 10,000
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, retains 75% plus original blue finish on the barrel with smooth brown patina on the balance, 85% vivid original case colors, some scattered light to mild surface freckling, with sharp markings and edges in the metal overall. The front sight blade has been filed down. Wood
is very fine with rich oil finish, a few light handling marks, a crack behind the lock, a few small chips on top behind the receiver, defined edges and a crisp cartouche. Mechanically excellent. This exceptional Burnside Spencer Model 1865 carbine would make a fine addition to any U.S. military
firearms collection! Estimate: 4,500 - 6,500
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