This is one of 892 First Type carbines manufactured by Edward Lindner of Manchester, New Hampshire. Of the 892 First Type carbines manufactured, 391 where delivered to the Michigan Cavalry circa November 1861 and 501 where delivered to the 8th West Virginia Mounted Infantry in late 1863. The carbine is loaded by turning a rotating collar locking device on the barrel 180 degrees to the left. The breechblock is then pushed upward by a spring. The carbine has the correct First Type breechblock patent date marking "EDWARD LINDER'S/PATENT/MARCH 29, 1859". The lock plate is correctly without markings. A saddle ring is mounted on the left side of the stock. The carbine has a blade front sight and a two leaf rear sight. The carbine has an inspector cartouche stamped near the buttplate tang.

Fine. The carbine has a bright appearance with some speckling of patina. The barrel has crisp markings and fine polish lines. The stock is very good with an area of chipping and some minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent.