Triplett & Scott carbine
| Triplett & Scott Carbine | |
|---|---|
| Type | carbine |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1864-1865 |
| Used by | Kentucky Home Guard |
| Wars | American Civil War |
| Production history | |
| Designer |
Louis Triplett William Scott |
| Designed | 1864 |
| Produced | 1864-1865 |
| Number built | c. 5,000 |
| Variants | Short version, Long version |
| Specifications | |
| Weight |
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 carbine invented by Louis Triplett and William Scott of Columbia, Kentucky. It was issued to Kentucky 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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