Very few of these Warner retractable cylinder carbines survive. Most estimates place total production of this early variation at less than thirty. This example is marked "23" on the underside of the top strap and bottom of the barrel suggesting it was one of the last produced c. 1849. It has faint "JAMES WARNER/SPRINGFIELD MASS" markings on the right and "PATENT APPLIED FOR" on the left, and the cylinder features the correct floral/scroll etched designs. It has post front and notch rear sights and is fitted with a varnished walnut stock with brass patch box and crescent buttplate.

About good. The carbine has a deep brown patina with pitting, various nicks and scratches and a few marks. The wood is fine as revarnished with some minor pressure marks and scrapes. Mechanically fine with one nipple absent and partially obliterated markings. Nearly all surviving examples of the Warner carbines are found in heavily used condition. This is a well above average condition example of a very rare revolving carbine!