1844 British Yeomanry Carbine
- Price: $2,495.00 CAD
- Licensing Category: Antique
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This carbine shows on the lock the Victoria crown over Tower and dated 1844. The 20" 65 caliber, bright excellent bore barrel shows the Virctoria proofs, dated 1844 and Enfield. The barrel was built at Enfield and the carbine was assembled and proofed at the Tower. The right side of the butt shows clear sharp BO broad arrow and 44 over 7 (year and month of issue). On the bottom of the butt is Potts (stock macker) and appropriate proofs. A rack #23 is lightly marked ahead of trigger guard. A #25 is deeply struck on the opposite side of the butt and remnents of English antique dealers decal. Evans is stamped above the trigger guard. The only missing part is the original saddle bar and ring that appears to have been intentionally removed (stud and screw remain in place). A relatively scarce British carbine in this market in better than average condition.
