The .50 caliber Gallager carbine saw extensive use during the Civil War with total production going over 17,000.

The weapon offered here has a walnut butt stock with iron butt plate and patchbox. Wood has deep color and original finish. Moderate dings and scratches with light saddle wear. No inspector’s cartouches remain to be seen.

The 22 ¼” round barrel has flip up rear sight and heavy blade front sight. Surface is smooth with mottled gray/brown color. Lever action operates well as does hammer / trigger action. Screw heads are good. Bore is dirty but with sharp rifling.  Lock is lightly marked “MANUFACT^D BY / RICHARDSON & OVERMAN / PHILADA.” with low serial number 7578 behind hammer. Rear edge of lock is marked “GALLAGER’S PATENT / JULY 17th, 1860.” Heavy sling bar and ring remain on left side.

This is a complete Gallager carbine with low enough serial number to have seen service.  [jet]

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