1st Model Linder Carbine

[JOHN42768]

Here is new one I am purchasing that you won't see to often. Only 501 pcs. manufactured by Amoskeag Co. about Nov. 1862. .58 cal., 38.75" length, 20" barrel, martially marked GKJ for George K. Jacobs. They were not serial numbered.

Top rear of stock also marked AMC believed to stand for Amoskeag Manufacturing Company. US Gov. purchased early 1863 and bulk of these went to the 8th West Virginia Mounted Infantry.

 

[vmicraig]

Wow, that's a pretty carbine! Where'd you find it?

 

[mofederal]

I had never heard of this carbine before. Thank you for posting it @JOHN42768. It is a truly beautiful weapon.

 

[JOHN42768]

I had never heard of this carbine before. Thank you for posting it @JOHN42768. It is a truly beautiful weapon.

Thanks. One of the rarer carbines as only 501 of this 1st model were made

 

[mofederal]

What caliber were they? I forgot to ask that, metallic cartridges or another type of cartridge.

 

[mofederal]

Sorry, I just saw the .58. caliber.

 

[vmicraig]

The second model Lindner was apparently ordered in a quantity of 6,000 circa April, 1863, but for reasons unknown, was never accepted into service by the US and were eventually exported following a lengthy lawsuit. It's said that around 1870, the second models were sold for service in the Franco-Prussian wars.

 

[JOHN42768]

What caliber were they? I forgot to ask that, metallic cartridges or another type of cartridge.

.58 paper

 

[JOHN42768]

The second model Lindner was apparently ordered in a quantity of 6,000 circa April, 1863, but for reasons unknown, apparently was never accepted into service by the US and were eventually exported following a lengthy lawsuit. It's said that around 1870, the second models were sold for service in the Franco-Prussian wars.

There were some changes made however it is believed reason is: With the Spencer and others becoming more available and wanted as opposed to single shot. the gov. used the excuse that they didn't have inspectors available to inspect them. Although they did have inspectors at the Amoskeag plant. Ergo no inspection, no acceptance. Slow walk even back then.

 

[mofederal]

Thank you John, it does make sense. Also easier to equip the men, when it used the basic cartridge of most of the Army.

 

[JOHN42768]

Function was to move/rotate the oval shaped handle on the lever 180 degrees perpendicular to the barrel and the spring loaded cylinder would pop up to load. The cylinder was pushed down and lever rotated back to original position. The front face was angled and the lever also moved it forward to the barrel to obtain a good seat and seal.

 

[Boomer110]

Beautiful piece, thanks for posting.

 

[WJC]

Great acquisition: a beautiful piece. I saw one recently but missed out to another buyer. C'est la vie....

 

[sehillard]

Great carbine and history. Thanks.

 

[JOHN42768]

Thanks for comments

 

[UCVRelics]

Very Nice and RARE Carbine. Thanks for sharing.

 

[plymouthairrifle]

I have posted photos of my 1st and 2nd model Linders. Notice the changes. Also some photos of just the 1st model. I had to make the breach lock lever on the 1st model and repaired a broken spring that opens the breach. The Linder is a very rare carbine. Thanks to John for posting his!!

 

[JOHN42768]

Very nice. Thanks for responding

 

[WJC]

I have posted photos of my 1st and 2nd model Linders.

Thanks for sharing these photos.

 

[WJC]

Can we change the subject? Every post reminds me of how angry I was to miss out on my planned purchase of this rare animal....