Original U.S. Civil War Era M.1859 Frank Wesson Two-Trigger .36 Caliber Tip Up Carbine - Serial 458 German SS The 75 rounds of ammunition

The 75 rounds of ammunition was evenly distributed in each side of the magazine with a central feed "tower" where the ammunition is fed to the bolt

One basket belt carrier with original paint is marked wc 43

John's son George Henry Manton also made guns until 1854

Shoulder to shoulder: 21

Original U.S. Civil War Era M.1859 Frank Wesson Two-Trigger .36 Caliber Tip Up Carbine - Serial 458 German SS The 75 rounds of ammunitionOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice Frank Wesson . 36 caliber single shot breech loading carbine in good condition. It is a top break "tip up" design that features a 24" octagonal barrel, and this example bears serial number 458 on the trigger guard and both parts of the rear sight. During the Civil War, Frank Wesson supplied approximately 3,000 of these carbines in . 44 long rimfire to B. Kittredge & Company of Cincinnati.