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

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

All  items listed are believed to be authentic to the Civil War or as otherwise described. 

W0869     Merrill Rifle Carbine, Standard Model, .54 cal. 

   
The Merrill carbine bears a unique breech system with a long lever.  The breechloading rifle is rare and was intended for sharpshooters.  
Manufactured by James 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 "6522" on the lockplate and on the breech tang.  
Single shot breechloader, percussion firing long rifle.  Brass fittings include buttplate, patch box, trigger guard, two bands, and nose guard.  Hinged three leaf sight, two strap hooks, equipped with ramrod used for cleaning only, bayonet lug on nose.  
Metal appearance pleasing with light rust, three leaf sight intact, bore is clean, rifling definite, marks are definite and bold, wood solid with dings and scratches from use, strap hooks intact, ramrod missing, mechanics fully functional.  
Barrel length 33 inches.  
Ref:  Flayderman 9B-077         $4,000.00   

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