This video dives into the final production version of the Hall carbine: Simeon North's Model 1843. The description highlights its unique side-lever action with a calming lug, its percussion ignition update, and its smoothbore .54 caliber. Approximately 10,500 of these carbines were manufactured between 1844 and 1853. They were notably issued to the Dragoons and saw service in the Mexican-American War. The video also promotes the creator's Patreon, Floatplane channel, and merchandise shop.
This video delves into the Bilharz, Hall & Co. cavalry carbine, a Confederate copy of the US Model 1855 carbine. Produced under contract in 1863-1864, the firm aimed to produce 1,000 examples but only managed around 750-800. The carbines are noted for being unnumbered externally, though internal serial numbers are sometimes found. The video likely provides a detailed examination of this specific firearm, discussing its historical context and manufacturing details.
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