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RARE Antique U.S. E.G. LAMSON PALMER Civil War Bolt Action SR CARBINE 1865 1 of 1,001! Early Underbarrel Tube Fed Magazine!
Guns International #: 103118772 Seller's Inventory #: 247160
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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Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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Description:
RARE Antique U.S. E.G. LAMSON PALMER Civil War Bolt Action SR CARBINE 1865
1 of 1,001! Early Underbarrel Tube Fed Magazine!
Here we present an antique E.G. Lamson & Co. Palmer Saddle Ring Cavalry Carbine, made circa 1865 by 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 1,001 were made. However, what we see is a hybrid between two very important and recognizable designs: 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.
The Palmer carbine holds the distinction of being the first metallic cartridge bolt action firearm ever adopted by the U.S. Ordnance Department. The bolt does not contain a firing pin and is simply used to seat the cartridge and seal the breech. It fires with a traditional side lock. As mentioned, approximately 1,001 of these carbines were ordered on contract by the U.S. government late in the Civil War but were delivered too late to see action. This example has an “1865” dated lock, small “M.M.” (Miles Moulton) inspection initials on the breech along with multiple single letter inspection marks.
The overall condition is fine. Bright gray patina. Strong action. The bore has been cleaned, remains nicely rifled with minor pitting. The stock is fine with negligible handling wear. Markings are sharp. 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 20 inches.
Caliber: .50 Rimfire
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$3750
#247160
Price: $3,750.00
Antique: Yes