| Name | Street | Town | State | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smith, Gilbert | Buttermilk Falls | New York | 1857 |
| Patent | Date | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| 17,644 | June 23, 1857 | Breech-Loading Fire-Arm Patent drawing Patent drawing 2nd page Specification Specification 2nd page Specification 3rd page |
| 17,702 | June 30, 1857 | Cartridge Patent drawing Specification Specification 2nd page |
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Over 30,000 Smith Carbines were produced. Without manufactur facilities Smith's Carbines were
produced by the Massachusetts Arms Co. and the American Machine Works of Chicopee Falls,
Massachusetts. Military sales were handled by Poultney & Trimble, Baltimore. It is reported
that Smith sold his patent to Poultney & Trimble in or about 1860. Civilian were sold by Schulyer, Hartley & Graham, New York City. They also sold the unique ammunition for the gun. .50 caliber combustible cartridge with caplock, Smith carbine, 21 5/8" round barrel, single shot, largely used by the Northern cavalry during the Civil War. right side lock Early production with sling swivel, right side |
