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RARE Antique BALL Patent REPEATING CARBINE by E.G. LAMSON Civil War 1865 1 of 1,002! Early Under barrel Tube Fed Magazine!
Guns International #: 101735536 Seller's Inventory #: 210293
Category: Civil War Carbines - Antique Rifles - Cartridge
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
International Phone: 314-707-7373
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Description:
RARE Antique BALL Patent REPEATING CARBINE by E.G. LAMSON Civil War 1865
1 of 1,002! Early Under barrel Tube Fed Magazine!
Here we present an antique Ball Patent Saddle Ring Cavalry Carbine, made circa 1864-65 by E.G. Lamson & Co. in Windsor, Vermont. This carbine was extremely well-built, not to mention technologically a step forward in firearms design. Had the American Civil War not ended when it did, this carbine might have been adopted en masse. As Providence would have it, hostilities ended just prior to the first shipment was delivered. Only 1,002 were made. However, what we see is a hybrid between two very important and recognizable designs, which are the Spencer and the Henry. Both of these made their debut circa 1860, and both were a leap forward in breech-loading firearms. Both utilized the latest in ammunition, the self-contained Rimfire. Both loaded from a tubular magazine, the Spencer was loaded from a trap in the butt plate while the Henry featured a tubular magazine under the barrel. The Henry had the edge in capacity, holding 15+1 .44 caliber rimfire cartridges, while the Spencer contained 7+1 of the more powerful 56-56 Spencer rimfire cartridge. The Henry’s action also cocked the hammer upon working the lever, whereas the Spencer’s hammer had to be cocked independently of the working of the lever.
Enter the Ball Patent Carbine, and you will see that it is essentially a Spencer Carbine with a tubular magazine that is housed under the barrel (like the Henry), within the fore stock. Much of the operation of the piece is the same as the Spencer, including the independent operation of the hammer and lever, though the loading of it is much more convenient than either the Spencer or the Henry as it is done from the breech. Simply pull the knurled tip of the magazine follower and press the tab to lock it into place, open the action, and drop cartridges into the breech-end of the magazine tube. Let the magazine follower go and the carbine is ready to go!
The overall condition is very good. Original finish and patina. Strong action. The bore is in good condition with strong rifling. The stock is solid (small crack on the left wrist at the frame just above the trigger guard, which is stable). The right side of the fore end has a thin, stable crack. Here is a rare and nicely conditioned piece of hardware, whether you are interested in the Civil War or firearms development!
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 21 inches.
Caliber: .50 Spencer Rimfire
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$4875
#210293
SOLD
Antique: Yes