Manufactured by Lamson & Co., of Windsor, Vermont. Blade front and two leaf folding rear sight, with "S" marked at the rear of the barrel and "S/ E.G. LAMSON & CO./ WINDSOR.VT./ U.S./ HALLS PATENT/ JUNE .23.1863./ MAR.15.1864." on the left side of the receiver. A 7-round tube magazine is installed in the forearm, with an arm to manipulate the follower to the lower right of the barrel. A sling bar and ring are fitted to the receiver. Smooth straight grip stock, with a casehardened forearm tip, single barrel band, small inspection marks on the underside, an inspector cartouche on the left side of the wrist and a smooth buttplate. Delivered to the Ordnance Department in May 1865, these limited production carbines are considered to be Civil War weapons and are a key piece in an Federal Cavalry Carbine collection.

Excellent plus, in virtually unissued, nearly new condition, showing 98% plus original blue and 99% casehardened finish. The barrel showing a well aged plum patina, and the case colors are bright and vivid. The stock and forearm have only very minor storage wear with crisp final inspection and sub-inspection marks.