| Triplett & Scott Carbine | |
|---|---|
| Type | carbine |
| Place of origin | Columbia, Kentucky |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1864-1865 |
| Wars | American Civil War |
| Production history | |
| Designer |
Louis Triplett William Scott |
| Designed | 1864 |
| Produced | 1864-1865 |
| No. built | c. 5,000 |
| Variants | Short version, Long version |
| Specifications | |
| Mass |
Long version: 9 pounds (4.1 kg) Short version 8 pounds 6 ounces (3.8 kg) |
| Length |
Long version: 48 inches (1,200 mm) Short version 40 inches (1,000 mm) |
| Barrel length |
Long version: 30 inches (760 mm) Short version 22 inches (560 mm) |
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| Cartridge | .60-52 Spencer |
| Action | lever action |
| Muzzle velocity | 1,025 feet per second (312 m/s) |
| Feed system | 7 bullets, tube magazine |
Triplett & Scott was an American repeater rifle, issued to home guard troops who were assigned to protect the supply lines of the Union Army under General Sherman's command.
References[]
- Westwood, David, Dr. (2005), Rifles: an illustrated history of their impact, ABC-CLIO, 470 p., ISBN 1-85109-401-6
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