.58 caliber. 22.75" barrel secured by two screw clamping bands. NSN. Blued and color casehardened finish, brass furniture, European hardwood stock. Single shot muzzleloading percussion carbine with P1853 carbine leaf rear sight, blade front sight, sling swivels and incorrect reproduction tulip head ramrod.
BARNETT/LONDON
marked lock, with Barnett maker cartouche in stock. Belgian contract barrel with single Birmingham proof. Post-Civil War era carbine made for commercial trade. Includes a reproduction linen sling and reproduction tompion.
Provenance: The estate of John C. Gibson, Delano, CA.
Pickup & Shipping: Free pickup in Gardnerville, NV. FedEx Ground/Home Delivery within the continental U.S.: $75 + 1.5% insurance (unless waived in writing). Combined shipping available.
Condition
Very Good. Bore moderately oxidized and dark with strong 5-groove rifling. Metal with some strong fading blue and traces of case colors, showing scattered surface oxidation and freckling. Mechanically functional lock. Wood crisp with some lightly scattered handling marks and minor mars.