VERY FINE CIVIL WAR SMITH CARBINE

Spring 2025 Premier Firearms & Militaria Auction

May 8th, 9th, 10th, & 11th, 2025
This auction will feature an outstanding collection of items spanning multiple categories including Modern, Military, Sporting, & Antique firearms & militaria! Below is just a small grouping of select highlights from the massive offering to be featured in this upcoming sale!

VERY FINE CIVIL WAR SMITH CARBINE

01-26017
Cal 50
S# 19404

There are about 20 carbines issued to 11th Illinois cavalry according to Springfield Research in serial range 18673-19764, this number is not listed but 19407 was issued to the 11th. This carbine saw little use and retains most all of its original bright finish. Standard configuration, 21-5/8″ part octagonal to round barrel, iron mounted, blue and case color finish.

Left side of breech is marked “ADDRESS / POULTNEY&TRIMBLE / BALTIMORE U.S.A.”; “SMITH’S PATENT / JUNE 23 1857”; & “MANUFACTURED BY / MASS ARMS CO / CHICOPEE FALLS”.

STATUS: ANTIQUE