Collection Warner 1st Model Carbine, another scarcer one (photo heavy)

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Upstate N.Y.
The Warner Carbine 1st Model was made in Springfield, Ma. and 1501 were delivered to the government the second half of 1864. It was 37.5" OAL with a 20" barrel breech loader. It was a propitiatory cartridge .50RF Warner that was basically a shrunk down Spencer 56-56. All 1501 were inspected by CSL C.S. Leonard. It was the first brass frame single shot to be accepted by the government. Approx. 4-500 were issued to the 1st Wisconsin Vol. Cav. . Approx. 500 were re chambered to Spencer 56-56. Very few remain as unchanged caliber. Warners 2nd model were manufactured by Greene Rifle Works in Worcester, Ma.. All 2500 delivered the fist quarter of 1865. They were all 56-56 Spencer. Some other minor changes. None ever were issued , but ended up through dealers as being shipped to France for Franco-Prussian War. This is one of the survivors of the 1st Model. The ejector is similar to a Ballard. Enjoy.
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Thanks for posting your Warner. Mine is serial #264. Forgotten Weapons has a great video on youtube.com on the Warner carbine. I will try to post some photos of mine.
Thanks. I have watched the video. I think that is the first time he has the the info for the 1st and 2nd model mixed. He makes the Greene as the 1st model and Warner as 2nd
 
Very Nice. Now I k ow why you wanted me to keep my eyes out for the cartridge.
 
I love the rear sights! Rather reminds me of a Snider's action.

This article from the American Society of Arms Collectors may be dated, but it does include additional images of the cartridge and also the patent drawings:

https://americansocietyofarmscollec...loads/2019/06/1981-B45-The-Warner-Carbine.pdf
Thanks. I have a copy of it. The book "Warner Civil War Cavalry Carbines" by Col. J. Alan Hassell seems to be the best info source. Not to expensive for a reference book.
 
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