![]() ![]() 50 caliber round with a hole in the base, similar to that used by Maynard carbines and Gallager carbines. Thankfully, it was also capable of utilizing a foil or paper wrapped. Even with this consideration, rubber was in scarce supply and reissuing the rubber cartridges became difficult. They were also reloadable, potentially reducing future supply chain issues. This India rubber cartridge case created a better seal in the breech than those using paper cases, leading to slightly more power from a load considered mild by modern standards. The Smith was capable of utilizing a round with a reusable rubber case. ![]() These specifications are fairly standard as far as Civil War cavalry carbines go, however, what makes the Smith very interesting is a type of cartridge that it used. 50 caliber single shot percussion breech loader, with a small latch ahead of the trigger, which when pressed, allows the barrel to swing downward to load. Approximately 30,000 of these Civil War guns were made during this fairly short time, leading to somewhat favorable availability for collectors, but still leaving them far rarer than some of the better known cavalry longarms of the day. The Smith carbine was manufactured by American Machine Works (of Springfield, MA), American Arms Co, and the Massachusetts Arms Company (Chicopee Falls) circa 1861-1865. Sadly, there is little chance of you finding yourself one for $25, however, compared to some of the more popular cavalry arms of the war, they can certainly be considered affordable. Almost all of them were produced for government contracts during the war for about $25-35 per unit, with commercial examples being fairly scarce. Their names can often be found stamped on the receivers. It was patented by Gilbert Smith of New York and marketed to the government by Poultney and Trimble, who also contracted the manufacturing. One such Civil War gun of interest is the Smith carbine. The Smith Carbine and the 11th Illinois Cavalry There will always be the ever desirable Sharps or the Spencer carbine, but it’s time to give a second look at some of the lesser known carbines and the stories they tell, many of which can be frequently found right here at Rock Island Auction Company. With so much variety, there are certain models with very low production numbers, making them quite collectible and their histories easier to trace. This is certainly true when it comes to American Civil War guns like muskets and revolvers, but especially cavalry carbines, as numerous manufacturers all vied to fit the sudden and massive demand. Of all Civil War guns, cavalry armament is extremely popular among the collecting community for many reasons, especially the aforementioned presence in pop culture, but also because cavalry weapons came in a vast variety that can’t be found with collecting infantry weapons. This has obviously led to a widespread popularity of the cavalry in pop culture and the collecting community that can be difficult to explain, but will likely prove as long-lasting as it is pervasive. Of course, history shows us that isn’t the case, but for many people, including historians, the image is hard to shake. If this is the case, one of our appraisers will visit you at your home to assess the expected costs and values.If TV and movies are to be believed, Civil War cavalry troops were always bravely charging the enemy head on with banners waving and sabers held high, and always arrived right in the nick of time to save the poor infantry from being overrun. ![]() Furthermore we offer household clearance solutions. Oprechte Veiling has its own means of transport and can, if you wish, arrange transportation of your goods to the auction house at your expense. The interior has remained virtually unchanged and in fact, even the antiques auctions are authentic: fine collections of genuine antique furniture and art. The auction house at Bilderdijkstraat still breathes the atmosphere of old. Understandably, in 2010 the building was officially ‘listed’. ![]() The splendid building was constructed in 1913 – 1914, with the aim of providing a ‘saleroom for household furniture’, and indeed, this still is its main raison d'être. At first the Notaries’ Society of Haarlem was in charge of the auction house later the Brinkman family and staff took over. Former Notary Home Oprechte Veiling Haarlem, literally translated Genuine Auction of Haarlem, is auctioning household furniture since 1914 and is considered one of Holland’s leading auction houses. ![]()
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