Carbine Collection

Napoleonic Wars. Cuirassier. French Army. Heavy cavalry. Engraving. 1806

The Charge of the Heavy Brigade at the Battle of Balaclava, 25 October 1854
5920406 The Charge of the Heavy Brigade at the Battle of Balaclava, 25 October 1854, 1897 (oil on canvas) by Giles, Godfrey Douglas (1857-1941); National Army Museum

Carbine, Self-Loading, . 30 In M1
M1. 30 in self-loading carbine, 1942 (c); General Motors Incorporated, Inland Division. Developed as a carbine for issue to second-line troops and officers

Colt Guns and Rifles - breech-loading arms. circa late 19th century

Diemaco C8 carbine

Sheriff removing criminals boots
Western sheriff arresting law-breakers and making them remove their boots to reduce escapes. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

Sharps Infantry Rifle
3481443 Sharps Infantry Rifle; Private Collection; (add.info.: Model 1859 Sharps Breech loading Infantry Rifle carried by Thomas Campbell, Company A, 9th Pennsylvania Reserves); © Don Troiani

Starr Breech Loading Carbine
3481446 Starr Breech Loading Carbine; Private Collection; (add.info.: Starr Breech Loading Carbine); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Louis Bonaparte, King of Holland, younger brother of Napoleon, 1778-1846. In the uniform of a colonel in
FLO4572771 Louis Bonaparte, King of Holland, younger brother of Napoleon, 1778-1846. In the uniform of a colonel in the carabinieri

American Revolution, British Royal Forester Cavalry Carbine
3073347 American Revolution, British Royal Forester Cavalry Carbine; Private Collection; (add.info.: British Royal Forester Carbine Pattern of 1773)

British Calisher and Terry carbine
3481444 British Calisher and Terry carbine; Private Collection; (add.info.: United States Civil War, Confederate imported British Calisher and Terry breechloading carbine ); © Don Troiani

Rifle, Bolt Action, Lee Enfield, . 303 In No 5 Mk I
Lee Enfield. 303 in No 5 Mk I bolt action rifle, 1944 (c); known as the Jungle Carbine; fitted with flash eliminator, sling swivels and a rubber cushion on the buttplate

m1855 Pistol Carbine with Maynard tape primer
3481450 m1855 Pistol Carbine with Maynard tape primer; Private Collection; (add.info.: United States m1855 Pistol Carbine with Maynard tape primer and detachable shoulder stock); © Don Troiani

Wheellock Carbine for the Bodyguard of Wolf Dietrich von Raitenau, Prince-Archbishop of Salzburg, Germany, 1600

Patch-box from Cavalry Carbine Stock, c. 1939. Creator: Elmer R. Kottcamp
Patch-box from Cavalry Carbine Stock, c. 1939

Trooper of 1st Life Guards firing a carbine, 1830 circa (oil on board)
5919963 Trooper of 1st Life Guards firing a carbine, 1830 circa (oil on board) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); National Army Museum

Miscellaneous 1600-1800
LLM455301 Miscellaneous 1600-1800 by Kretschmer, Albert (1825-91); Private Collection; (add.info.: Miscellaneous 1600-1800)

Arquebusiers (infantrymen armed with arquebuses, a form of long gun) on horseback with snaphance carbines, reproduced from Instructions for the Cavallrie, 1632

A. 50 Rimfire Spencer patent M / 1865 repeating service carbine rifle, no
957264 A.50 Rimfire Spencer patent M/ 1865 repeating service carbine rifle, no. 23183, c.1866 (wood & metal) by American School

Ancient double-charge carbine with two flintlocks
Ancient carbine with two charges in the same barrel fired by two flintlocks 1, 2, flintlocks 3, ramrod 4, and spanners 5, 6. Copperplate engraving by N.C

Asian and Turkish matchlock guns
Asiatic arms. Asiatick matchlock guns 1, 2, brazen apendage serving as a rest 3, Turkish guns 4, 5 and Turkish matchlock gun enlarged

Heavy dragoon carbine, 6th (Inniskilling) Dragoons, Waterloo, 1815 (wood, steel & brass)
1268535 Heavy dragoon carbine, 6th (Inniskilling) Dragoons, Waterloo, 1815 (wood, steel & brass) by English School, (19th century); National Army Museum

A. 50 Rimfire Spencer patent M. 1865 repeating service carbine, c
957265 A.50 Rimfire Spencer patent M. 1865 repeating service carbine, c.1865 (wood & metal) by American School, (19th century); barrel length: 50.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Thirty Archers and Pages, 1633. Creator: Stefano della Bella
Thirty Archers and Pages, 1633. [Thirty archers wearing red satin, with bows in hand and carbines over their shoulders; page at arms dressed in Persian gold brocade]

Carbine, from the Arms of All Nations series (N3) for Allen &
Carbine, from the Arms of All Nations series (N3) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands, 1887

Cadets, in the New Appointments, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Cadets, in the New Appointments, 1844. Soldiers at the Royal Military Academy in Wooolwich, south-east London: Gentleman Cadets

U. S. Contractor firing a M4 Carbine
Kunduz, Afghanistan - U.S. Contractor firing a 5.56mm M4 Carbine

Thompson Model 1928 submachine gun with drum magazine

A U. S. Marine sniper observes his sector at a patrol base near Sangin, Afghanistan
October 14, 2010 - A U.S. Marine sniper observes his sector at a patrol base near Sangin, Afghanistan. The Marines supported the International Security Assistance Force with counterinsurgency

Rifle, musket, carbine and gun. Tower brand
" Rifle, musket, carbine and gun. " Tower" brand. SPAIN. Vitoria. Museum of the Armeric (armoury)."

Advertisement for Colts Firearms, Pistols, Rifles, Carbines & Shotguns. From A Concise History of The International Exhibition of 1862, published 1862

The Marching Posture Of The Harquebusiers. Harquebusiers With Snap-Hance Carbines, Dated 1632. From The British Army: Its Origins, Progress And Equipment, Published 1868

Advertisement For The Watch Pocket Carbine Camera. From The Book Photograms Of The Year Published 1924

Captain Burtons Carbine Pistol And Projectile. From The Book The Life Of Captain Sir Richard Burton, Volume I, By His Wife Isabel Burton, Published 1893

Anguilla anguilla, freshwater eel
US M2. 30 in self-loading carbine, 1944 (c). Magazine (numbered); National Postal Meter Corporation; no rear sight. One of the great success stories of World War Two the M1 carbine was used widely by

Heavy dragoon carbine, 6th (Inniskilling) Dragoons, Waterlo
Heavy dragoon carbine, 6th (Inniskilling) Dragoons, found on Waterloo battlefield 1815.One of 190 supplied by Grice and Morris, 1800.Inscribed on butt plate

U. S. Marines conduct a battlefield zero at Camp Leatherneck
October 19, 2012 - U.S. Marines conduct a battlefield zero at Camp Leatherneck, Helmand Province, Afghanistan

Italian Spectre M4 submachine gun

Austrian 5. 56mm Steyr AUG assault rifle
Austrian 5.56mm Steyr AUG assault rifle

Uzi 9mm submachine gun with attached bayonet

M4 Carbine 5. 56mm micro variant
M4 Carbine 5.56mm micro variant

M14 rifle, developed from the M1 Garand

Rock River Arms AR-15 rifle equipped with combat light

Diemaco CB 5. 56mm Canada, assault carbine copy of colt Commando
Diemaco CB 5.56mm Canada, assault carbine copy of colt Commando

Reising M50 submachine gun

NATI2A-00201
Arapaho scout for the US Cavalry, 1800s. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th-century Frederic Remington illustration

Civil War carbine rifle
Confederate cavalry carbine, Shiloh National Military Park, Tennessee. Digital photograph

17th Pennsylvania Cavalry memorial, Gettysburg Battlefield
Memorial to the 17th Pennsylvania Cavalry, Gettysburg Battlefield. Photograph

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"Carbine: A Powerful Weapon Spanning Centuries and Battlefields" From the Napoleonic Wars to modern warfare, the carbine has played a significant role in military history. Originally used by French cuirassiers in the early 19th century, this compact firearm became synonymous with heavy cavalry. One notable example is the Carbine self-loading. 30 M1, developed by Colt Guns and Rifles. This iconic weapon revolutionized infantry tactics during World War II, providing soldiers with increased firepower and mobility on the battlefield. But its legacy extends beyond Europe. The Diemaco C8 carbine served as a reliable companion for Canadian forces engaged in various conflicts worldwide. Its versatility made it an indispensable tool for troops operating in diverse environments. Throughout history, brave men charged into battle wielding their trusty carbines. The Charge of the Heavy Brigade at the Battle of Balaclava stands out as one such heroic moment where these weapons proved their worth against formidable adversaries. Yet not all encounters involving carbines were on traditional battlegrounds. In some instances, even sheriffs relied on them to maintain law and order – like when they removed criminals' boots while keeping a watchful eye. Beyond warfare applications, there are surprising connections to nature as well. Did you know that Anguilla anguilla refers to both a species of freshwater eel and a type of carbine? It's fascinating how language can bridge seemingly unrelated domains. As technology advanced over time, so did designs for these firearms. Take for instance the heavy dragoon carbine used by the 6th (Inniskilling) Dragoons at Waterloo or the m1855 Pistol Carbine featuring Maynard tape primer innovation – each representing milestones in firearm evolution. Even nobility had their own specialized versions; Wolf Dietrich von Raitenau's Bodyguard utilized wheellock carbines crafted exclusively for their protection during princely duties. The carbine's significance is not limited to its functional aspects.