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CONDITION: Excellent, retains 95% plus original blue finish and 90% plus vivid original case colors with some scattered light
to mild freckling and a few light scratches visible on the barrel. Wood is very fine with defined edges, some scattered light to mild scratches and dents, and clear stampings. Mechanically excellent. This is one of the top few finest examples of a U.S. martially inspected Remington Type I Split Breech carbine we have ever offered at auction!
Provenance: The Bob Noske Collection;
The Ken Feryo Collection; The David Aroh Collection; Property of a Gentleman.
Estimate: 11,000 - 15,000
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine with 90% original blue and vivid casehardened finish, minor wear at the muzzle, some
light fading, small spots of
dark oxidation, and generally
only light storage wear. The wood is excellent and has crisp cartouches, attractive raised grain, a small nick visible at the edge of the forearm on the
left, and some minor scratches and dings. Mechanically excellent. An exceptional, highly desirable example of one of the most iconic
Civil War carbines! Estimate: 15,000 - 25,000