Original U.S. Civil War Smith Cavalry Carbine .50 Caliber - Serial No 6578 MG 42 Ammo Storage This steel cross guard then

This steel cross guard then had a side mounting bracket with integral spring

having been removed from the gun with superb care

This is a nice example of the classic side arm used during the U

Dating from the turn of the 20th century this is a Lancer officer's steel transit tin for his regimental parade hat

and other components bear waffenampt inspection stamps

Original U.S. Civil War Smith Cavalry Carbine .50 Caliber - Serial No 6578 MG 42 Ammo Storage This steel cross guard thenOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Smith Carbine was a 0. 50 caliber breech loading rifle patented by Gilbert Smith on June 23, 1857 and successfully completed the Military Trials of the late 1850s. It was used by various cavalry units during the American Civil War. The Smith Carbine was unique in that it broke apart in the middle for loading and it used rubber cartridges which sealed the gases in the breech. The downside was that these cartridges