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. Model 1843s are known to have been issued to primarily western cavalry units during the Civil War. This attractive example retains its original .52 caliber smooth bore, is dated "1847" on the breech, and has the standard markings including distinct inspector cartouches on the tail of the stock flats. A "64" marked inventory type collection tag is adhered to the left side of the wrist.

Exceptionally fine overall with 85% of the original casehardened finish, 60% plus original fire blue on the lever, 75% plus original brown finish, some faint surface spotting, scattered minor scratches, adhesive visible under and around the inventory tag, and crisp markings throughout. Mechanically excellent. The consignor notes indicated the carbine is believed to be unfired, and it certainly looks to have seen little to no use.