Lot 267
Antique British East India Company Pattern 1853 Percussion Carbine. An antique British East India Company Pattern 1853 percussion carbine. 24".62 cal. rifled barrel marked with unidentified foreign proof marks on the left side of breech. Lock stamped on the tail of lock plate with an unidentified foreign arsenal mark, in good mechanical working order. Brass butt plate, trigger guard, and nose cap; two steel barrel bands. Stock is sound with a repaired (glued) chip on the upper edge of the lock next to the barrel tang, scratches and dings from years of service. 40" overall. Note; this type of weapon was imported for the American Civil War. Estimate Value $600 - 800
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| Realized $250 |
