Springfield Model 1847 Carbine

Springfield Model 1847 Carbine
Auction: Firearms | August 18, 2020 at 12:00 PM

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Springfield Model 1847 cavalry carbine in .69 cal smoothbore with 26" round barrel. Firearm lacks serial number. The lockplate present eagle with 3 line text"SPRING/FIELD/1853". Left side of firearm presents a 9" ring slide bar (lacking ring). Carbine presents brass buttplate (US marked at top), trigger guard, barrel band and nose piece. Below barrel is original captive ramrod with swivel arms in place. Metal of carbine is dark with some surface corrosion near hammer strike area on barrel. Clip for nosepiece lacks raised pin to lock nosepiece in place. Wood exhibits wear, and some abrasions/gouges. Wood at wood/barrel interface exhibits some small chips with losses.