.64 caliber smoothbore, 23" round barrel, no S/N. Browned finish, case hardened breech block, walnut stock. Top of breech block marked in three lines: J.H. HALL / U.S. / 1839. Original ramrod bayonet with reverse end threaded for cleaning implements, correct eye-bolt through stock for sling suspension, correct off-set sights. 2,020 of these carbines were manufactured at Harpers Ferry ca 1837-1840, many of which were issued to the 2nd US Dragoons serving in Florida, replacing the rifled .52 M1833 carbines they had previously been issued. Condition: Fine. Retains much of the original brown lacquered finish, with some loss due to scrapes and minor mars. There is some scattered surface oxidation on the metal with some small areas of roughness, most notably towards the end of the barrel. Mechanically functional, good bore is very dirty. Wood is fairly crisp with good edges. The stock shows numerous scattered bumps and dings from handling and storage.
.64 caliber smoothbore, 23" round barrel, no S/N. Browned finish, case hardened breech block, walnut stock. Top of breech block marked in three lines: J.H. HALL / U.S. / 1839. Original ramrod bayonet with reverse end threaded for cleaning implements, correct eye-bolt through stock for sling suspension, correct off-set sights. 2,020 of these carbines were manufactured at Harpers Ferry ca 1837-1840, many of which were issued to the 2nd US Dragoons serving in Florida, replacing the rifled .52 M1833 carbines they had previously been issued. Condition: Fine. Retains much of the original brown lacquered finish, with some loss due to scrapes and minor mars. There is some scattered surface oxidation on the metal with some small areas of roughness, most notably towards the end of the barrel. Mechanically functional, good bore is very dirty. Wood is fairly crisp with good edges. The stock shows numerous scattered bumps and dings from handling and storage.
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