#10 • Richardson & Overman Gallager carbine

Part of Presidents' Day Sportsman Auction (live auction by Meares Property Advisors)

High bid $1,020.00

Status: Sold

Serial #: 13986  This Gallager carbine was invented by South Carolina native, Mahlon Gallager. More than 23,000 were manufactured, and saw service as a cavalry arm primarily with Union troops. Percussion and metallic cartridge versions were manufactured. This carbine was manufactured by Richardson & Overman in Philadelphia PA,  and fired the unprimed .50 caliber percussion cap cartridge. This carbine appears to be in very good condition with a 22-1/4" barrel, and an overall length is 39-1/4". The Gallager has a sling ring on a slide bar mounted on the left side opposite its lock. (This is an antique firearm - No FFL or 4473 Required)