Nearly all of the Smith carbines manufactured were issued to Union cavalry units and saw hard use during the Civil War; thus, higher condition examples are sought after and hard to find. They are among the most well-made carbines of the war, but their rubber cased ammunition could jam and cause issues. This carbine has the standard markings and features, a "LFR" inspection mark on the left at the breech, and a crisp "JH" cartouche on the left side of the wrist.