This Remington single-shot breechloading carbine is more commonly known as a ‘Split Breech’ Remington carbine. Various types were sub-contracted from Remington by the Savage Revolving Arms Company of Middletown, CT.  These are post-Civil War and made in 1865 and 1866 and have an interesting history. Predecessor to the more familiar ‘Rolling Block’ design longarm, this carbine is a .50 caliber rimfire and has a more robust action, barrel and stock than other rolling blocks.  Also known as the Type 2, this arm was contracted for in 1864 for 15,000 units but the first delivery of 1,000 carbines was not made until September 1865. Final batch delivered in May 1866. These specimens are very rare in the collecting community.

Carbine has a black walnut buttstock and a 9¾” long forend.  Nicely stamped with two sharp government cartouches on the left side of wrist. Blued barrel turned to a pleasing plum color and receiver has scant traces of original case color showing. Receiver tang marked with “REMINGTON’S, ILION, N.Y. / PAT. DEC.23, MAY3 & NOV. 16, 1864”. Barrel has the pinched blade front sight with a two-leaf folding rear sight.  Action is crisp and tight with a noticeable short breech and a long hammer.  Piece has a rifle-type buttplate and comes equipped with a sling bar and ring on the left side of frame. Has sling swivels on the buttstock and on the single barrel band. A rare Remington Split Breech carbine in very fine condition overall.

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