Merrill carbine
| Merrill carbine | |
|---|---|
Merrill carbine at the Springfield National Historic Site | |
| Type | Carbine |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1863–1865 |
| Used by | United States Argentina (Limited) |
| Wars | American Civil War |
| Production history | |
| Designer | James H. Merrill |
| Designed | 1858 |
| Manufacturer | Merrill & Thomas, Baltimore, MD |
| Unit cost | $20 (1861) |
| No. built | 14,500 |
| Specifications | |
| Barrel length | 24.5 inches (620 mm) |
| Calibre | .54 |
| Action | Tilting-block |
The Merrill carbine was a breechloader firearm designed by Baltimore, Maryland gunsmith and inventor James H. Merrill. It was one of several firearms either manufactured or altered by Merrill in fulfillment of contracts with the Union government during the U.S. Civil War.