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Thursday 12 December 2024 e Friday 13 December 2024, 02:00 PM • Sarzana

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A rare Gwyn & Campbell Carbine, 1863-1864

Estimate

€ 800 - 1.200

Sold

€ 1.375

The price includes buyer's premium

Information

USA
length 99,3 cm.
Rifled, cylindrical barrel with octagonal breech, provided with foresight and rear sight adjustable up to 800 yards, marked "PT" and "81". 51 cal at the nozzle. Visible rifling inside, with pitting. Frame with bolt featuring downwards-tilting block. Breech-loading percussion mechanism. Rounded cock mounted on the side. On the left side only the inscription (hand-made?) "E.F.D. MOOR" (the owner's name?) is visible, marked “81” at the bottom. Matching serial numbers "47xx" on barrel, cocking lever and bolt block. Working mechanism. Walnut butt (crack at the base) with no visible stamps. Iron mounts. Signs of use and time.