Shamrock Marked CIVIL WAR SMITH CAVALRY Carbine by MASS ARMS Antique Percussion Carbine Used by Many Cavalry Units During War

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Shamrock Marked CIVIL WAR SMITH CAVALRY Carbine by MASS ARMS

Antique Percussion Carbine Used by Many Cavalry Units During War

Here we present an antique Massachusetts Arms Co. Smith’s Patent Carbine, made circa 1862 by Massachusetts Arms Co. of Chicopee Falls, Mass. About 30,000 of these carbines were made and almost all of them were used in the Union cavalry of the American Civil War. The designer was Dr. Gilbert Smith of New York. His design featured a simple break open action, providing a single shot, utilizing a cartridge made of rubber. While many different cartridges were in use simultaneously during the war—which must have been a logistical nightmare—the rubber cartridge was both a nuisance to the shooter who had to get the hot gummy thing out of the chamber once fired, as well as to the ammunition manufacturer, who had to acquire rubber from distant places. In place of rubber, many other materials were also tried.

According to Flayderman, the Smith Carbine was known to have been utilized in number by the 3^rd West Virginia, 7^th and 11^th Illinois, 1^st Connecticut, 7^th and 17^th Pennsylvania, 6^th and 9^th Ohio, and 1^st Massachusetts Cavalries.

The over condition is near fine. Strong original blue finish. The action is strong all around. The bore is very bright with sharp rifling. The numbers are mixed but the wear and finish clearly indicate that this has been the same gun for decades and perhaps since the period of use. There is a 3 leaf clover/“IR” stamped into the left wrist. The stock is solid and stable. Here is a fantastic carbine for display in the collection!

Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.

Barrel is 21-5/8 inches.

Caliber: .50 percussion

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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