I was call on to identify and perhaps appraise a CW Carbine this evening.....
There was time in an earlier incarnation , I was quite the savant in this Area ....made a fair few bucks at it, I did.
but that was another story , haven't forgotten much and have my dusty files & research library....
This one I did gratis for my FFL
A chap , brought in his late Uncle closet piece , and want to know what it was ...
Short story... a 2nd model Merrill Carbine, in NRA Fair -Poor all matching #'s , wood had been refinished , the rear sight/lever catch
was
JB welded on , and the Bolster clean out screw was missing and had been sealed with JB Weld.
Bore was rather nice , good rifling & shiny w/ some minor pitting.
No finish, gray with freckling overall , no Blue on the Lock plate or CH on the Hammer.
Brass butt plate w/ patchbox as 2nd model had , Musket Nipple ( no 1st. Model Maynard Tape Primer )
Breach and block were smooth and good seal.... however as stated the lever lock catch was JB welded
value $850-950 wall hanger ...but it's not for sale I don't believe.
It was rather fun....enjoyed it I did