(Confederate Adjutant General button)
The Civil War Relicman,
Harry Ridgeway
Winchester, Virginia USA (changed hands 70 times in the Civil War!)
I am a collector buying and selling authentic Civil War Relics
(Confederate Adjutant General button) |
The Civil War Relicman, |
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Winchester, Virginia USA (changed hands 70 times in the Civil War!) |
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I am a collector buying and selling authentic Civil War Relics |
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Weapons of the Civil War
All weapons listed on this webpage are strictly manufactured before 1898, and are considered unsafe for actual use. These are antique collectible weapons of the Civil War (most are pre 1865, unless I state otherwise) and actual firing of these weapons is not recommended for any purpose whatsoever! Because these are all "pre 1898" weapons, no licenses are required for ownership, but common sense and good judgment are real good things to have.
W0664 Merrill Carbine, First Type .54 cal.
The Merrill carbine bears a unique breech system with a long lever. Manufactured
by H. Merrill, Baltimore Maryland Breech lever is marked "J. H. MERRILL
BALTO. / PAT JULY, 1858". Lockplate is marked "J. H. MERRILL BALTO. /
PAT. JULY, 1858 / APL 9 MAY 21 - 28 - 61" Serial number "10132"
on the lockplate Inspector marks on the sight. Brass fittings, buttplate, patch
box, trigger guard and band. Pleasing patina throughout, sight original, wood
atttractive with dings and scratches from use, bore rifling is crisp, every
thing works, outstanding example of scarce carbine.
Barrel length 22 1/8 inches.
Ref: Flayderman's 8th Edition page 517
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