Ball Civil War Carbine. One of the rarer breech loading Civil War carbines with just 1,002 manufactured. These guns were made for the Civil War, but did not make it into service before wars end. These guns were made by E.G. Lamson and Company. This firm was originally Robins and Lawrence before being purchased and renamed. This gun is exceptional condition. The barrel has 99% of the original blue with a slight plum tint. Excellent bright case colors on frame. Wood is excellent with a sharp cartouche on the left hand side. Even the butt plate has nice case colors. Superb Ball carbine that would be hard to improve upon!