These seven shot tube magazine repeating carbines were designed by Albert Ball, with only 1,002 manufactured by E.G. Lamson & Co. starting in 1864 and not delivered until May of 1865, right after the Civil War's end. Winchester and Smith & Wesson both purchased the company's machinery after the war. This example has standard markings and features. Illegible circled script cartouche on the left wrist of the stock.

Very good, with mottled brown patina on the barrel, traces of muted original case colors mostly turned to a brown patina with sharp markings. Wood is also very good with some light scratches and dents, and an obliterated cartouche. Mechanically excellent.