Custom Rifle Shoppe M1843 Hall Carbine

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The Model 1843 was the very last iteration of John Hall's breechloader. Made by Simeon North in Middleton, CT, about 10,500 Hall-North carbines were produced between 1844 and 1853. This model is easily identified by "North's Improvement"- a newly designed breech-opening lever located on the right side of the receiver. This new lever was a big improvement over the original bottom-mounted lever latch found on earlier Halls, as it provided more mechanical advantage to allow the block to be opened while dirty; and could be easily and quickly manipulated while wearing cavalry gauntlets. The Model 1843 was first fielded during the War with Mexico; seeing extensive service with the 1st and the 2nd U.S. Dragoons.

After the Mexican War it was used on the western frontier, and ultimately ended up being the subject of a scandal the Civil War - known as the "Hall Carbine Affair", roughly 5,000 model 1843 Halls were purchased from the Federal government by Simon Stevens with funds provided by famous American financier JP Morgan in June, 1861. The guns were then rifled and for some unexplainable reason, their blocks were bored out to .58 caliber (this was an odd choice considering the barrels were left .52 caliber). The guns were then purchased Field General John C. Fremont at a tremendously inflated price. Because Fremont had purchased the carbines without authorization and as a result had been grossly over-charged, the Secretary of War set up a House Investigating Committee to look into the matter. The scandal would ultimately become one of the most famous examples of a war profiteering in American history.

This particular example is a custom M1843 Hall Carbine was assembled from parts made by The Rifle Shoppe in Oklahoma. The Rifle Shoppe is famous for the quality castings of original components and this carbine lives up to that reputation! This '43 is a perfect copy of the original in every way. We are not sure who assembled this kit, as it it unmarked, but it is evident that the builder was highly skilled. Hall kits are notoriously difficult to assemble and most builders do not attempt them as they require a lot more machining and fitting than a typical musket. Even The Rifle Shoppe's owner, Jess Melot, has sworn them off, and no longer offers assemble services on Hall kits. This makes this a fairly rare rifle that isn't likely to be seen again. In fact, this is only the second completed and functional reproduction Hall we have ever seen in more than 15 years.

This Hall is ready for shooting or reenacting. The barrel measures .565 in the lands and .571 in the grooves. The block is .58 caliber meaning that a .58 caliber bullet can be accurately fired from this weapon without issue. The multi groove rifling is very good with no major rust or pitting.

The breech block and receiver were faux color case hardened and features all correct markings. All other steel components were finished in "National Armory Brown" just like the originals.

The stock was cut from straight-grained American Walnut; just like the original '43s. The stock shaping is perfect and the hand rubbed oil finish is excellent with only one or two handling marks.

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