This original, breech-loading carbine is one of only some 14,500 weapons produced by H. Merrill of Baltimore, MD. This cavalry weapon is a wartime example of the Merrill carbine in .54 caliber.

This interesting specimen features parts of both the First and Second Model Merrill carbine, yet does have matching serial numbers. The lockplate is the type used on the First Model and marked forward of the hammer in three lines: “J.H. MERRILL BALTO. / PAT. JULY 1858 / APL. 9 MAY 21-28-61.” Serial number (12276) is stamped behind the hammer. The remainder of the carbine is of the Second Model. There is the brass trigger guard, brass butt plate, single brass barrel band, but no brass patch box. Specimen has a 22 1/8” long round barrel with light gray colored surface. Bore is clean and shows good rifling. Piece was loaded by pulling back on the two “buttons” atop the receiver, then lifting and pulling back the plunger and inserting the cartridge. Mechanics are strong. Top flat of the breech lever is marked with “J.H. MERRILL BALTO. / PAT. JULY 1858” while its base is marked with serial number (12276). Underside of the lever is clean. Atop the barrel is the three-level rear sight with the “V” cuts graduated for 300 and 500.  Carbine features a dark walnut stock with a nice cartouche. Stock left side is also fitted with an iron sling bar and sling ring. Stock is in nice condition. All brass furniture has light patina.

This Merrill carbine is a rare and beautiful cavalry arm of the Civil War era.  [jet]

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