By Jim Test firing the Hall carbine after minor repairs. This carbine was issued to the 2nd US Dragoons regiment in Florida during the...

By Jim This is a fairly rare carbine. It's a Hall patent made by Simeon North of Middlebury CT. It is an 1833 Type II. This particular...

By Jim Sometimes a barrel needs to be cut down in length to make a handier carbine out of it. Hunters especially like to have a rifle...

By Jim Cast bullets are a cheaper way of shooting. You get the satisfaction of controlling every aspect of making your own ammo. But...