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This Old Gun: Pattern 1856 'Enfield' Cavalry Carbine

In the 1850s, Britain’s military, like others in Europe and the New World, realized that breech-loading arms were the wave of the future and began experimenting with various systems—primarily with which to arm its mounted troops.

This Old Gun: French Year XIII Cavalry Pistol

The French had a tradition of building well-thought-out longarms and handguns.

I Have This Old Gun ... Cook & Brother Carbine

The Cook & Brother firearms are one of the great rarities of collecting southern-made Civil War guns.

U.S. Model 1847 Cavalry Musketoon

The 1847 Cavalry Musketoon was actually an attenuated version of the excellent U.S. Model 1842 Musket, and commands high prices with collectors.

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