This is a very good example of a rare Greene carbine, manufactured circa 1855-1857 with a total production of only about 300 with the sling ring mounted on the rear of the trigger guard bow. In March of 1856, 200 of these carbines were delivered to fill a U.S. contract, of those 170 were sent west to the 1st Cavalry for field testing and were carried on the Cheyenne Expedition in May of 1857. A small number were issued to the 6th Ohio at the outbreak of the Civil War and most of the rest were sent to Florida for field trials. The barrel is equipped with a blade front and folding ladder rear sights. The upper tang is marked "GREENE'S PATENT/JUNE 27. 1854", the lock plate is marked "MASS ARMS CO./CHICOPEE FALLS" and the primer lid is marked "MAYNARD'S PATENT/SEP. 22. 1845". The carbine is mounted with a smooth straight grip stock fitted with a brass patch box and buttplate. "GDM" (George D. Moller) collection initials marked at the toe of the stock. Includes wood tampion. Provenance: The George Moller Collection

Very good with a smooth brown patina overall, some light pitting, traces of original blue finish in protected areas, and attractive aged patina on the brass fittings. Stock is also very good with some scattered light dents and scratches, and a chip out of the toe. Mechanically excellent.