LOT #57575 |
Sold on Dec 12, 2009 for: Not Sold
Merrill .58 Caliber Percussion Breech Loading "Officer's Model" Carbine, #1125 Matching, First Model Configuration. ...
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Description
Possibly the only example extant.
Merrill .58 Caliber Percussion Breech Loading "Officer's Model" Carbine, #1125 Matching, First Model Configuration. As with the .54 caliber example offered in this catalog, the gun is mounted entirely in German silver, all of which is elaborately and exquisitely engraved with scroll work, along with a rosette in the center of the patchbox lid. Lock, hammer and breech lever also extensively engraved and chaised with beautifully executed scroll work. The face of the loading lever plunger on this example is fitted with a unique "cartridge cutter" to puncture the rear of the cartridge and insure ignition. All metal very fine, smooth dark patina mixing with original blue and case colors. German silver furniture perfect. Beautiful burl walnut stock also about mint. As with the other example, although generically referred to as officers' models, these guns were more likely prepared as presentation or exhibition pieces by Merrill in pursuit of Federal contracts, with the unique caliber and cartridge cutter indicative of either flexibility or experimentation on Merrill's part, in attempts to produce a weapon that the Federal government would find suitable for military use.Auction Info
2009 December Signature Arms & Militaria Including Civil War Auction #6021 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
December, 2009
12th
Saturday
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