Approximately 1,000 of these rifles were manufactured by J.P. Lindsay of New York from 1863-1864. Regiments that are known to have tested or been issued them are the 5th, 16th, and 23rd Michigan, as well as the 9th New Hampshire. The 9th tested "the new double-shooting rifles" on 8 November 1864 and found that they "...showed off their demerits to good advantage, flashed, fizzled, and failed famously; enough to secure their condemnation and a speedy exchange to the Springfield rifle." However, it appears the 16th Michigan carried the rifles for at least a short time during the Petersburg campaign. This example shows standard markings and features including two cartouches on the left flat. Includes a "US" marked socket bayonet.

Fine, showing original bright polish under mostly a mottled bright grey and brown patina and clear markings. The wood is fine with some minor dings and dents scattered throughout, a two inch hairline crack in both sides of the wrist starting at the end of the tang, and clear cartouches. Mechanically excellent. The bayonet is very good show a mix of grey and brown patinas and some scattered light pitting.