Original U.S. Civil War Smith's 1857 Patent Saddle Ring Carbine by Massachusetts Arms Co. - Serial 18863 MG 34 Bolt & Barrel Assembly The US Navy was intent

The US Navy was intent on replacing the aging M1860 cutlass

matte-surfaced materials

The grips show very minor wear and handling marks

though cylinder lock tab is a bit worn

To ensure civilian control of the military

Original U.S. Civil War Smith's 1857 Patent Saddle Ring Carbine by Massachusetts Arms Co. - Serial 18863 MG 34 Bolt & Barrel Assembly The US Navy was intentOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Smith Carbine was a 0. 50 caliber breech loading rifle patented by Gilbert Smith on June 23, 1857 and successfully completed the Military Trials of the late 1850s. It was used by various cavalry units during the American Civil War. It was unique in that it broke apart in the middle for loading, and that it used rubber cartridges which sealed the gases in the breech. The downside was that these cartridges were