A .50 CALIBRE SMITH PERCUSSION SERVICE CARBINE BY AMERICAN MACHINE WORKS, SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTES, No. 3429

A .50 CALIBRE SMITH PERCUSSION SERVICE CARBINE BY AMERICAN MACHINE WORKS, SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTES, No. 3429
circa 1861-62
Of standard specifications, fitted with sliding saddle-ring on the left-hand side of the action, the butt with US inspector's stamp of J. Hannis, and retaining traces of original finish
21 5/8 (54.9cm.) barrel