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Nearly all of the Smith carbines manufactured were issued to Union cavalry
units and saw hard use during the Civil War, and somehow this example appears
to have seen little if any use at all. It has standard markings and features, “L.F.R”
inspection initials on the left of the breech, “JH” inspection initials ahead of the
buttplate, and a crisp oval script “JH” inspection cartouche stamped on the left of the wrist.
CONDITION: Excellent, retains 98% original blue finish on the barrel with a few small spots of light surface freckling. 90% plus original niter blue finish remains, very strong on the rear sight, breech latch and trigger guard with some flaking visible on the barrel band. 98% vibrant original case colors on the frame and hammer. Sharp edges and markings in the metal overall. Wood is also excellent with attractive raised grains and rich oil finish, distinct edges, some light scratches and dings, some moderate chips at the toe, and an exceptionally crisp cartouche. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Bob Noske Collection; The David Aroh Collection; The Greg Lampe Collection.
Estimate: 6,500 - 9,500
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, retains 90% original military blue finish, 85% vibrant case colors strongest on the frame and hammer with a few areas of slight fading and brown patina on the barrel band, 70% plus fiery niter blue finish on the breech block and small parts, and sharp markings and edges in the metal overall. The wood is excellent with distinct edges, a few light handling marks, and exceptionally crisp cartouches. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Bob Howard Collection; The Greg Lampe Collection.
Estimate: 8,500 - 13,000
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