This .50 caliber Smith carbine is a single-shot, percussion firearm used by Federal mounted forces during the Civil War. It was invented and patented by physician Gilbert Smith of Buttermilk Falls, New York in late 1855.

In very good condition, this Smith carbine measures 39½” long overall and weighs a hefty seven pounds and eight ounces. The two piece black walnut stock is made up of a 9” forearm held by a single barrel band. Stock is excellent with some original feathering still in effect. A fine, single government cartouche stamped at the left side of stock at the wrist area. Carbine is tight at the pivot area.

The blued, 28 5/8” long barrel wears a dark blue / gray patina overall with light surface pitting visible. Barrel has an octagonal portion under the forearm with the remaining length rounded forward of the barrel band. Weapon has the original, folding single leaf rear sight with the German silver blade front sight. Has its iron saddle ring and sling bar. Left side of the barrel breech facet shows inspector marks “L F R”. Left side exhibits very thin address and patent stampings. Serial number (1774) crisply stamped on the bottom of the barrel / receiver hinge plate. Carbine exhibits crisp mechanics. Bore is shiny bright.

Smith carbines saw extensive service with the following cavalry regiments: 1^st Massachusetts, 6^th and 9^th Ohio, 1^st Connecticut, 7^th and 17^th PA, 7^th and 11^th Illinois and the 3^rd West Virginia Regiments.

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