Designed by Edward Lindner of Manchester, New Hampshire, and manufactured by Amoskeag Manufacturing Company. Approximately 500 of these First Type American carbines are reported to have been manufactured in total and delivered on U.S. Government contract in January of 1863, and 297 of these are reported to have been issued over three months later to the 8th West Virginia Mounted Infantry, who used them in skirmishes against Confederate forces between August and November of 1863, according to "Lindner Carbines and Rifles" by Edward A. Hull (pages 88-95). Fixed blade front sight and flip-up two-leaf rear sight with the lock, trigger guard, buttplate, and stock all resembling the fittings on the U.S. Special Model 1861 Rifle-Musket then in production by Amoskeag. The breech block is marked "EDWARD LINDNER'S/PATENT,/MARCH 29, 1859." on top, with a locking "screw-sleeve" ahead of it. Inspection initials "GKJ" stamped on the left stock flat, and an oval bordered script font inspection cartouche is stamped on the top of the stock ahead of the buttplate. A saddle ring is mounted on the left side of the stock. The consignor indicated this carbine was purchased from Greg Martin on October 20, 1982. Provenance: Greg Martin; Private Collection

Very good, displaying mostly bright iron surfaces with some scattered patches of minor surface pitting and freckling, and defined markings on the breech block. The re-oiled stock is also very good, with some scattered light scratches and dents, a crack on the left behind the breech knob recess, a crack ahead of the lock, and crisp cartouche on top of the buttstock. Mechanically fine. This scarce U.S. First Type Lindner carbine would make a fine addition to any Civil War collection!