Original Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice British EIC Saddle Ring carbine with a back action lock. The style of the "EIC Lion" on the lock looks to indicate local manufacture in India under British supervision, though it is also just as possible that it was assembled using British made parts. The hammer in particular definitely looks to be of British manufacture, so the lock may have been re-marked when the gun was assembled.

The carbine has a 25 1/2" barrel with a "captured" swivel ramrod, a saddle bar to the left side with two saddle rings, and all brass mounts. This would have started life as .65 rifled carbine, however the barrel has been "smooth bored" to .75 caliber for use AFTER the Sepoy Rebellion, more commonly known as the Indian Mutiny of 1857 to 1859.

This came to us from our Nepalese Palace purchase of 2003, but bears no Nepalese or Indian script markings whatsoever. The carbine is in good condition, though does show age, and it has been restored to to put it in its best light. The metalwork is in good shape, polished bright, though the barrel definitely shows some past oxidation. The stock is in fantastic condition with the only serious issue being a crack in front of the trigger guard. The wood has a gorgeous patina and contrasts very well with the brass fittings.

The lock is functional and tight, holding correctly at half cock, and firing at full. This example has a back action lock which traverses into the buttstock further than other examples we have had. Both sling swivels are present in addition to the saddle bar and rings. Overall it presents very nicely.

Fully cleaned and ready to display!

Specifications:

Year of Manufacture: circa 1842
Caliber: .75 inches
Ammunition Type: Lead Ball & Powder with Percussion Cap
Barrel Length: 25 1/2 inches
Overall Length: 41 1/2 inches
Action: Side Action Percussion
Feed System: Muzzle-Loaded

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