2nd Model Merrill Carbine

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Here's an example of a widely used, but rarely encountered Civil War Carbine - the Merrill. This unusual breechloader was produced in Baltimore and features a unique toggle lever at the breech which allows a .54 caliber paper cartridge to to be loaded. While more than 14,000 of these carbines were produced the Merrill ultimately lost out to more "traditional" falling block breechloaders like the Sharps and Burnside; making this gun somewhat of a rarity in modern times.

This particular example is in excellent condition. The stock is in beautiful shape with no major damage and nice sharp edges; indicating that this carbine was never refinished or sanded. An original inspector's cartouche can be found above the saddle bar. There are minor drying cracks in the nose and tail of the lock mortise and a superficial crack in the left side of the wrist - a typical feature found in many Merrill's - whose wrists were thin to accommodate the large breech block hinge. Thankfully the breech block hinge provides strength through the wrist - making the crack superficial.

The lock is also in great shape with smooth half and full cock legible markings despite some salt-and-pepper pitting covering all steel surfaces. The breech block is all complete and locks up tightly.

The barrel is full length with a set of original front and rear sights. The bore is good with strong rifling and some areas of minor scattered pitting.

The furniture is all original.

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