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Gallager ... Civil War Carbine.....LAYAWAY?
Guns International #: 102203975 Seller's Inventory #: 1530
Category: Civil War Carbines - Antique Rifles - Percussion
Seller's Information
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Seller: greenesgt
Company:
Member Since: 7/22/14
First Name: Gregory
Last Name: Rice
State: Ohio
Zip: 45458
Country: United States
Phone: (937) 684-6659
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Number of Active Listings: 95
Total Number of Listings: 557
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Check or Money Orders
Description:
MIRROR BORE...Gallager ... Civil War Carbine.....LAYAWAY? ..... The weapon was designed by Mahlon J. Gallager, who licensed the design to Richardson and Overman of Philadelphia for production. On 31 August 1861 the first weapons were sold to the Army.
The Gallager was loaded from the rear with brass cases, which contained the projectile and the propellant. Covered by a disc made of greased felt, the projectile was inserted in the barrel after it was tilted up by a lever, followed by the case, and (like the concurrent muzzleloaders, such as the Springfield) were ignited by percussion cap, which was placed on the bolt face. The brass cases had a paper patch in the base, to prevent powder seepage and still allow the cap to fire the round. The weapon was 0.525 in (13.3 mm) caliber with a 22 in (56 cm) barrel.
The rifle was strongly made, but unpopular with troops. Frequently, the cases stuck due to expansion of the front part and had to be laboriously removed.
A total of 17,782 were sold to the U.S. Army.[1 ] STANDARD MODEL
CONDITION: Overall, VERY GOOD+ with a morror bore. Stock has cartouche and JP initals marked on left side. Action functions great. Barrel
still holds a fading bluing , free of rust or pits. If you're looking for a SHOOTER, thisd could be a perfect one for you!
S/H $60...2nd firearm ships FREE, with this one!....Thanks...Greg cp
Price: $1,655.00
Antique: Yes
Rifle Caliber: .50
Manufacturer: Richardson & Overnan
Model: Standard
Serial Number: 23338
Bore Condition: MIRROR