Only 1,002 of these carbines were manufactured by Lamson & Co. of Windsor, Vermont. Delivery was accepted in May 1865 at the end of the Civil War. They would have been one of the more advanced weapons of the war had they been introduced earlier. The magazine under the barrel holds seven cartridges, and the action operates somewhat similar to the famous Spencer carbines. This extraordinary example has all of the classic markings and features, including a "GGS" cartouche on the left side of the wrist and "GGS" stamps on the bottom of the forearm and on the buttplate ahead of the heel buttplate screw. Provenance: The Bob Noske Collection; The David Aroh Collection; Property of a Gentleman

Excellent plus, nearly as issued with 98% plus vibrant, highly attractive original case colors, 98% plum blue finish, and only the faintest handling and storage wear. The wood is also excellent plus and has a crisp cartouche, distinct markings, smooth oiled finish, slight edge wear, and attractive raised grain. Mechanically excellent. This is certainly one of the absolute finest Ball carbines extant!