The Palmer carbine holds the distinction of being the first metallic cartridge bolt action firearm ever adopted by the U.S. Ordnance Department and among the first bolt action firearms accepted by any military. The bolt does not contain a firing pin and is simply used to seat the cartridge and seal the breech. It fires with a traditional side lock. Approximately 1,001 of these carbines were ordered by the U.S. government on June 20th, 1864, none were delivered until June of the following year however, meaning they arrived too late to see action during the Civil War. It has the standard markings and features. Small "M.M" (Miles Moulton) inspector initials marked on the left of the breech, left stock flat and top of the stock ahead of the buttplate. Circled script "MM" inspection cartouche marked on the left stock flat.

Good with an artificial gray patina overall and scattered light to moderate pitting. Stock is very good with scattered scratches and chips, and a crisp cartouche. Mechanically excellent.