A total of approximately 1,140 Cosmopolitan carbines were manufactured from 1859 to 1862 and purchased by the state of Illinois for cavalry regiments. The 6th Illinois Cavalry, for instance, used these carbines during the famous Grierson's Raid that diverted Confederate attention from Grant's Vicksburg campaign. According to Flayderman's Guide, this is one of only approximately 50 of the early variant with the double loop enclosed lever. Lock plate marked "COSMOPOLITAN ARMS CO./HAMILTON O. U.S./GROSS' PATENT". Matching numbers "79" on the bottom of the barrel and frame. "GDM" (George D. Moller) collection initials marked at the toe of the stock. Includes wood tampion. Provenance: The George Moller Collection

Very good with brown and gray patina overall with some mild pitting around the frame and lever. The wood is good as lightly sanded and re-oiled with a repaired crack at the wrist. Mechanically fair, the hammer will not stay cocked.