10,500 of these "side lever" Hall carbines were produced by Simeon North in 1844-1853. More than half are believed to have been rifled for use in the Civil War. Most of the rifled carbines were part of the 5,000 rebored and rifled for .58 caliber Minie balls during the "Hall Carbine Affair," but this example and a few others are .54 caliber and may have been rifled by one of the national armories or by the Confederate States.

Good. The metal surfaces mostly have a bright appearance showing minor pitting and an applied protective coating. The refinished and cracked stock is fair showing some minor pressure dents and gouges. Traces of two cartouches remain. Mechanically excellent.