Palmer

Palmer American Civil War Cartridge Carbine Rifle

• 56-50 caliber
• Single Shot
• Bolt action
• Patented in 1863 by E.G. Lamson and Company of Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts
• Only 1,000 Palmer carbines were delivered to Union Forces in the American Civil War one month after the war ended
• All rifles were subsequently sold to civilians
• This is the first bolt action rifle to be accepted for use by the US Army Ordnance Dept.
• The Palmers bolt was machined from a solid block of tubular metal, which had screw type lands and grooves to lock the bolt in place
• The hammer located on the right side of the receiver like all other percussion fired rifles holds the firing pin at the tip
• The firing pin strikes the rim of the cartridge
• Lockplate is dated 1865 and says U.S. E.G. Lamson & Co Windsor VT
• "M.M." stock cartouche on left side
• "P" inspector mark on trigger guard bow and finial, butt plate heel, and hammer
• Rear of action "Wm Palmer Patent Dec.22. 1863
• A very rare find and a beautiful addition to any collection
• No serial number