Gallager Carbine

Description:

Gallager Carbine, c. 1861-65, .50 caliber, serial number 16930, walnut stock, steel fittings, patch box on the butt, lock marked "GALLAGER'S PATENT/JULY 17TH 1860" and "MANUFACTD BY/RICHARDSON & OVERMAN/PHILADA/16930," barrel lg. 22 1/4, overall lg. 39 1/4 in.
Estimate $1,000-1,500

Stock has a few dings and nicks, receiver has some spotting and remnants of finish, the barrel is a plum/blue color, the action functions properly, and the bore is bright and sharp.


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