Lot 126
2nd Model Merrill Cavalry Carbine
Sale 2030 - Arms, Armor and Militaria
Oct 23, 2024 10:00AM ET
Live / Cincinnati

Estimate
$1,800 - $2,400
Lot Description
2nd Model Merrill Cavalry Carbine
American Civil War
.54 caliber. 22" barrel secured by a single rounded, solid spring-retained barrel band. SN: 15964. Bright finish, blued rear sight, brass and iron furniture, walnut stock. Single shot percussion breechloading carbine. Lock marked with a {Spread-Winged Eagle} and in three lines at the front J.H. MERRILL BALTO/PATENT JUL 7 1858/APL 9, MAY 21-28-61 and dated 1864 horizontally at the tail. Top of breech lever marked J.H. MERRILL BALTO/PAT JULY 1858. Counterpane with crisp script RKH inspection above the sling bar, the cartouche of civilian arms inspector Robert K Whitely. Small L sub-inspection marks are found on many parts. Correct multi-leaf rear sight remains in place, with the base doubling as the latch for the breech lever. Pinched blade front sight in place as well, along with the iron sling bar and ring.
This lot is located in Cincinnati.
Condition Report
Very good. Bore heavily oxidized with surface rust and strong rifling. Barrel with a steel gray patina and scattered surface oxidation and discoloration. Markings remain mostly clear and legible. Mechanically functional action and lock. Wood crisp with good edges and numerous bumps, dings and mars from handling and storage.

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