Original single-shot percussion carbine. .50 calibers, breechloader invented and patented by medical physician, Gilbert Smith of Buttermilk Falls, New York in late 1855. Short arm measures 38½” 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. Exhibits a single, rectangular inspector cartouche on the left side at wrist and handcarved initials “FHH” on the right. Normal dings and dents. The 21 5/8” long blued barrel is round / octagonal-shaped. Entire barrel surface fine save for some light rust oxidation front of forend. Modified front sight. Inspector markings “J.H.” visible on the barrel at the left facet near the frame. Frame is stamped with serial number “1463”. Left side of frame opposite the hammer and over the two lock screws bears a patent mark “ADDRESS / POULTNEY & TRIMMER / BALTIMORE U.S.A.” Directly beneath is the patent mark “SMITH’S PATENT / JUNE 23, 1857”. Maker’s stamp is located on same side to the left and reads “MANUFACTURED BY / AMN. M’CH. WKS. / SPRINGFIELD MASS.”. The artillery model has no sling bar or sling but does have two iron swivels, one integrated at the front barrel band and the second at the toe of the stock. Frame hinge pin has slight wear. All stampings are very clear and sharp. All furniture is iron and finished blue which has turned to a mellow plum patina. Carbine exhibits crisp mechanics. Bore with six-groove rifling is very good and will clean to bright.

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