BEAUTIFUL CONDITION PALMER CAVALRY CARBINE

BEAUTIFUL CONDITION PALMER CAVALRY CARBINE

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$3,250.00

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Item Code: 2026-839

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This Palmer carbine is bolt action, single-shot, .50 caliber rimfire. It was made by the E. G. Lamson Company of Windsor, Vermont. One of an estimated quantity of 1,001 such carbines produced, this carbine was among the first bolt action metallic cartridge firearms accepted by the US Ordnance Department for issuance to the service. The Lamson firm gained its contract for the Palmer carbine in June 1865.

The carbine is in excellent condition. The firearm has a bolt action operation that uses a short bolt at the rear of the breech that when pulled back and opened, exposed the chamber for loading the rimfire round. The 20-inch barrel is secured to the stock by a single barrel band. The Barrel bluing has turned to a pleasing dark plum patina overall and does not show areas of light pitting or oxidation. The rifled bore is excellent. There is evidence of casehardening on the lock. but all metal exhibits a very pleasing dark gray/plum coloring that is due to a light covering of varnish overall that has oxidized; this can be easily removed with mineral spirits. The Lock plate stamped with “U.S." over "E. G. LAMSON. & CO."  over "WINDSOR. VT” in front of hammer. The date “1865” is stamped behind the hammer. Top of receiver bolt is stamped with “Wm. PALMER" over "PATENT" over "DEC. 22, 1863”. A deep clear government inspector cartouche "MM" is found on the left flat of the stock opposite the lock. The excellent stock retains almost all of its feathering effect but does have a few minor dings and scuffmarks from handling and storage. The carbine type sling bar and ring are affixed to the right side of the stock flat. Next to the there is a small "MM." stamped. A very fine condition Palmer carbine.    [pe][ph:L]

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