Palmer Bolt Action Carbine 1865

The Palmer carbine, manufactured by E.G. Lamson & Co., of Windsor, Vermont, is significant as the first metallic cartridge, bolt-action weapon accepted by the Ordnance Department for issue to the U.S. Army. The Ordnance Department purchased 1,001 Palmer carbines late in the Civil War; the carbines were delivered in June 1865. Blade front and two leaf folding rear sights, with "MM" inspection stamp next to the sight and "Wm PALMER/PATENT/DEC. 22, 1863" near the handle. Casehardened lock and hammer, the former marked "U.S. / E.G LAMSON. &CO. / WINDSOR, VT" ahead of the lock and "1865" behind. Oil finished walnut stock, with one "U" marked barrel band, "MM" inspection marks on the left side near the sling ring and top of comb, script "MM" cartouche on the left stock.
BBL: 20 inch round
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 50 RF
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grips:
Serial Number: NSN
The condition of this carbine is excellent and it was probably unissued. There is 90%+ of the original finish, sharp inspectors cartouches and some case hardening visible, superb bore and sound mechanics. Some minor handling marks to the walnut stock but nothing significant. As only 1000 were issued to Cavalry units by the end of the Civil War this is a rare carbine in exceptional condition that is seldom seen and difficult to improve on.

Code: 50070