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English: Springfield Armory developed the Model 1855 Percussion Pistol-Carbine for use as a pistol on horseback, or as a carbine on foot. The .58 caliber muzzle loader featured an attachable shoulder stock and a Maynard tape primer.

Credit Line Ralph G. Packard

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overall: 2 1/4 in x 28 1/2 in x 8 3/8 in; 5.715 cm x 72.39 cm x 21.2725 cm
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Source Model 1855 Percussion Pistol-Carbine at the National Museum of American History (link)
Author National Museum of American History
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