A Gallager percussion Carbine

dating: Third quarter of the 19th Century provenance: USA, Round, rifled, breech-loading, swiveling, cal. 50 barrel, with rear and fore-sight. Receiver with opening at the trigger-guard. Backward spring lock marked 'MANUFACT.D BY / RICHARDSON & OVERMAN / PHILAD.', '24xxx' and 'GALLAGER / PATENTED JULY 17th 1860'. In working order. Present groove with some pitting and sign of use. Wooden butt with iron mounts and patchbox. Saddle ring. length 99,5 cm.