USA - BALL Lamson & Company - uniquement 1002 fabriqués - CIVIL WAR - Bloc tombant - Carbine -.56-50 Spencer RIMFIRE

VERY RARE BALL cavalry carbine 1864 - . 50 calibre rimfire - civil war - type SPENCER: Total length: 95 cm Barrel length: 52 cm Calibre: . 56-50 Spencer RIMFIRE (central percussion) Year: 1864 Number: 10127 This carbine arrived late (May 1865) to serve at the end of the Civil war. It was produced in Windsor, Vermont by Lamson & Company, the company that produced only 1,002 of these carbines on commission for the federal government in 1864; they were delivered in May 1865. The seven-shot continuous ball carbine consists of a side loading mechanism by the breech containing a combination which, when lowered, allowed the shooter to eject up to seven brass circular cartridges in the tubular magazine in the front part. The calibre and ammunition are the same as the famous SPENCER 50 carbine. Metal parts: all the markings are clearly legible. Body marked: “E. G. LAMSON & CO. / WINDSOR. VT. / U. S. / BALLS PATENT. / JUNE 23, 1863 / MAR. 15. 1864. ” Note: the rod is missing, the first muzzle band is broken on the top (re-stuck) . Mechanism with under guard lever in perfect condition, completely original, complete and functional, lock tightens with no play. Round grooved barrel, good and very clear grooves, the first 10 cm are a bit oxidized, the rest is in very good condition. Butt in good condition (no worm holes, very hard wood) with several handling marks. The rifle looks very nice. See photos, I will happily answer your questions. Sold only within France and Europe. Happy bidding.