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Lot 1277:
Description
Harpers Ferry US Model 1836 Type II Hall Carbine. Deriving from the Model 1833 Hall, these carbines would be the first breech loading percussion carbines to be adopted by any military in the world, along with being the first military percussion long arm to be adopted anywhere. The Model 1833 was first issued to the newly formed 1st Dragoons in 1833. The Model 1836 carbine, which was produced between 1836 and 1839, was intended to supply the 2nd Regiment of Dragoons, which was formed for the Second Seminole War. Coming with many changes from the 1833 Model, the Model 1836, Type II would have a larger caliber of .64, from the original .58, allowing the use of the current service round musket ball. The barrel would also be reduced from 26-inches to 23-inches, along with reducing the ramrod style bayonet from 25 ¼ inches to 22 ¼ inches in length. In addition, in order to speed up production, to help manufacture slow down at the Harpers Ferry rifle works, and to meet the long-standing US government policy to arm “regular” Army units with small arms produced at the National Armories, all Model 1836 carbines were produced by the Harpers Ferry Armory. Overall, 2,020 Model 1836 carbines (Type I and II) were produced by Harpers Ferry, with only 1,000 being Type II.
This particular carbine, has a 23 inch, smooth bore, .64 caliber barrel, designed to accept the current service musket ball of the time. There is a front, offset fixed sight, with a rear offset V notch fixed sight attached to the barrel. A ramrod bayonet slide is also attached to the bottom of the barrel, near the muzzle. This slide accommodated the ramrod bayonet, which would also act as a traditional ramrod to clean the barrel. The bayonet is not present. The top of the breechblock is inscribed with “J H Hall / US / 1839”. No other inscriptions or inspector marking are on the carbine, as this is normal for the Model 1836. The breechblock opens and closes smoothly, however, the hammer is missing/broken off. A reproduction hammer is provided. The one-piece wood stock shows handling and storage wear, with multiple knicks and chips in the wood. There are no cracks or breaks in the stock, which was common at the wrist, just behind the receiver, due to improper disassembly. The original “eye bolt” style sling swivel mount is attached to the stock, through the wrist. The metal work shows an aged patina, with some exhibits of the factory finish. The bore is clean and the hammer and trigger actions are smooth and tight. No sign of a serial number. All markings are clean and crisp. The overall length of the rifle is 43-inches. From Donley’s Wild West Town Museum.
C&R Eligible – NSN
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