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Tarpley breech-loading carbine


This .52 caliber carbine was invented by Jere H. Tarpley, of Greensboro, North Carolina, who was granted a patent by the Confederate government in February 1863. During the years 1863–1864, it was made by the J. and F. Garrett Company of Greensboro. Tarpley carbines were rare. Only a few hundred were made.


Division of the History of Technology, Armed Forces History
National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution
Behring Center
Transfer from the U.S. War Department

 

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