I just picked this up and I'm starting to learn some about them.
Pretty interesting design that could fire 3 rounds in the time a traditional muzzle loader would fire one.
The parts were also interchangeable so quite a leap in production/manufacturing processes.
It's also rifled.
The stock is most likely a replacement as they were known for breakage.
I'll likely do a complete tear down and a long soak of the metal parts in an ATF/kroil mix.
Then I think I'll try it out.
A civil war era saddle ring carbine.
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A civil war era saddle ring carbine.
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Re: A civil war era saddle ring carbine.
That is very interesting. Looking forward to seeing how a oil bath effects it
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That is interesting. Seems I've seen that design before but have no idea what it is.
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Cool old carbine! There was a flintlock version too!
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Hmmmmm..That's interesting....any details? Caliber?
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Interesting, would that qualify as a muzzle loader to hunt that season? What is the side by side next to it?
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Re: A civil war era saddle ring carbine.
I was wondering about that also.
I'd think yes.
The SxS is an old German 16gauge.
Pretty neat gun.
The maker I couldn't dig up much info about though.
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Re: A civil war era saddle ring carbine.
Dear God you find the coolest stuff!!! 
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https://civilwartalk.com/threads/hall-n ... ne.178440/
I believe this is what you have.
I believe this is what you have.
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Cool find! Appears to be in good shape! Looking forward to the range report!! 
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Re: A civil war era saddle ring carbine.
That would be it.sakodude wrote: ↑Thu Oct 26, 2023 10:27 am https://civilwartalk.com/threads/hall-n ... ne.178440/
I believe this is what you have.
This one did get rifled.
I haven't torn it down yet but did apply a liberal amount of kroil to loosen thing up.
This I took just before doing it.
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That is a super cool find. Are 52 cal Round balls available?
never mind, I see buffalo arms has them but knowing you, I would guess you do as well
never mind, I see buffalo arms has them but knowing you, I would guess you do as well
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I'm not even sure what size yet but thanks.
I did try and do some measurements today.
Probably going to have to slug the bore though on this one.
The timing was good.
A guy dropped a bunch of guns off to get an idea of prices.
Some he left some he was taking away.
I caught him as he was taking this away.