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Mike, If Ed wants to research the serial number here is a link. For a fee SRS will find out if any records exist on the carbine, & provide them.
http://usmartialarmscollector.com/home
I've used the service & had several that came back as issued to famous units in both the Civil War & Indian Wars. Some even came back with the Soldier's info (name, unit & such) which then allows you to continue the research through the National Archives. I have contacts for that too. The documented history of a firearm can enhance it's value greatly.
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Mick
(Of The Troops & For The Troops)
Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body; but rather a skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, "WOW, WHAT A RIDE!"
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