#5086 • Civil War J.H. Merrill Carbine-1st Model

Part of Firearms | August 18, 2020 at 12:00 PM (live auction by Alderfer Auction)

High bid $1,700.00

Status: Sold

Civil War J.H. Merrill-1st Model carbine in .54 cal with 22" round barrel. Top breech lever is stamped in 2 lines"J.H. MERRILL BALTO. / PAT. JULY 1858". Stamped on the lockplate forward of the hammer in 3 lines"J.H. MERRILL BALTO. / PAT. JULY 1858 / APL. 9 MAY 21-28-61.". Carbine is serial numbered"8192". Carbine presents brass patchbox, trigger guard, buttplate and barrel band. Metal surface exhibits nice overall brown toning and casehardening with some areas of mottling/spotting. Wood exhibits some abrasions and gouges.