Original U.S. Civil War J.H. Merrill M1858 2nd Model Saddle Ring Carbine Serial 14887 - dated 1863 Antique Colts The lock markings are all

The lock markings are all gone

as well as with 39

These were often erected directly behind the British front lines/trenches for morale purposes and in the hopes of avoiding friendly fire

This example bears serial number LO 3150 on the barrel and stock

Original U.S. Civil War J.H. Merrill M1858 2nd Model Saddle Ring Carbine Serial 14887 - dated 1863 Antique Colts The lock markings are allOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice single shot percussion breech loading Civil War Saddle Ring Carbine. 14,500 were made by J. H. Merrill of Baltimore for the Union Cavalry, mostly between 1863 and 1865. These carbines are known to have been allocated to the following Union cavalry regiments: NY 1st, 5th and 18th; Pennsylvania 11th, 17th, and 18th; NJ 1st; Indiana 7th; Wisconsin 1st and 3rd; Kentucky 27th; and finally the Delaware