Original U.S. Civil War J.H. Merrill M1858 Early 2nd Type Saddle Ring Breech Loading Carbine - Serial 10126 Russian Antique Guns the Coldstream Guards were first

the Coldstream Guards were first raised in 1650 by General George Monck

The attached aluminum chain has six ringlets making up the upper chain and ten on the lower

Above the propelling charge is a fuze of approximately three seconds' delay

The liner is correct “high pressure” WWII issue and stamped with an F logo over F4 for the FIRESTONE TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY Manufactured in Akron

All parts completely correct with a lovely worn patina from years of use in service

Original U.S. Civil War J.H. Merrill M1858 Early 2nd Type Saddle Ring Breech Loading Carbine - Serial 10126 Russian Antique Guns the Coldstream Guards were firstOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice single shot percussion breech loading Civil War Saddle Ring Carbine. As they use both a cap and a type of breech loaded cartridge, they are often referred to as "capping breech loaders". Somewhere around 14,500 were made by J. H. Merrill of Baltimore for the Union Cavalry, mostly between 1863 and 1865. The carbines were produced in two versions: First Type and Second Type. The First Type included