April 11-13, 2023 Firearms and Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/12/2023
Only 1,001 Palmer carbines were manufactured by Lamson of Vermont in 1865. Delivered soon after the close of the Civil War, the Palmer was the first bolt action arm utilizing metallic cartridges adopted by the United States. This example has a standard 20" barrel chambered in .50 rimfire, mounted with blade front sight and 2 position rear sight. Barrel is fitted with an interesting bolt action breech which is unlocked by turning the breech block a quarter turn. Lock plate is dated "1865" and marked "U.S. / E.G. LAMSON & CO. / WINDSOR VT.". Stock is 1-piece walnut mounted with a single barrel band, saddle ring bar, and butt plate. CONDITION: Fine overall. Metal components are starting to develop a streaky bronze patina with some light areas of cleaned oxidation. Stock has some expected impressions and dings, remaining very good overall. Bright bore displaying crisp rifling. Mechanically fine.