Passed down to me this weekend a family jewel with stories galore.
Although the Federal government issued a contract for these arms in 1864, they were not delivered until May, 1865, after the war had ended. Approximately 1,000 of these seven-shot breechloaders were produced. Like the better-known Spencer carbine, they were operated through the use of a lever-action trigger guard.
For those interested i will add pics and stories as time permits...
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Although the Federal government issued a contract for these arms in 1864, they were not delivered until May, 1865, after the war had ended. Approximately 1,000 of these seven-shot breechloaders were produced. Like the better-known Spencer carbine, they were operated through the use of a lever-action trigger guard.
For those interested i will add pics and stories as time permits...
Here is a tickler...