Merrill Carbine Rifle

Firearm

Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Entry/Object ID

2025.36.017

Description

.54 caliber, single-shot, percussion, breechloader used mainly by Union cavalry units. It used the .54 caliber Minie balls with paper cartridges which were loaded by lifting the top of the breech lever.

Collection

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Firearm Detail

Manufacturer

J. H. Merrill

Place Made

City

Baltimore

Location

Maryland

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Date Made

1863 - 1965

Time Period

19th Century

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Receiver Marking

Location

Top of breech

Transcription

J. H. Merrill Balto. / Pat Jul 1858

Language

English

Material/Technique

Stamped

Type

Receiver Marking

Location

Top of breech

Transcription

18730

Language

English

Material/Technique

Stamped

Type

Receiver Marking

Location

Side plate

Transcription

1863. / J. H. Merrill Balto. / Pat July 1858 / Apl. 9 May 21-28-61

Language

English

Material/Technique

Stamped

Type

Manufacturer's Mark

Location

Side plate

Transcription

Eagle with arrows in its talons

Material/Technique

Stamped

Type

Inscription

Location

Stock

Transcription

J D

Material/Technique

Carved

Dimensions

Width

4 in

Length

37 in

Weight

7-13/16 lb

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

J. H. Merrill

Related Events

Event

Civil War