ACTION CARBINE. Cal. .577. S# 10526. Bbl. 24" (rifled bore) having barley corn front sight and stepped base ladder carbine rear sight. Mfg. in England about the middle 1800's; similar rifles used by the Confederates of the Civil War and later in the Serbian-Ottoman war (1876-1878). Many Green Bros. rifles and carbines were distributed by E. M. Reilly. The barrel of this carbine has unreadable makers (or distributors) markings along with "No. 10526". Its 1862 patent was for a breech loading self contained paper cartridge (including bullet) that was ignited by percussion caps. Noticeably more fancy than the basic military variation having engraved sculptured tangs and trigger guard. Similar styled contoured metal buttplate with widows peak and light engraving. Barrel has multiple Birmingham proofs plus "25" twice. Underside of barrel has solid rib with 2 thimbles plus swivel eye on rear barrel thimble. Brass nose cap ahead of inletted thimble at rear with brass around barrel wedge and for circular engraving shield on toe line of stock just behind its swivel eye. Straight gripped stock is checkered in the grip area. Clearly intended for commercial sales as indicated by its carbine size, checkered stock and engraving. CONDITION: 2 items are missing: its cleaning rod and the rear portion of the bolt assembly. Balance of carbine is very good to excellent by NRA antique standards. The bluing has a patina finish with extremely light even pitting. Small (unrepaired) stock crack on top right side directly under hammer. The bright bore is close to excellent with distinct rifling and only slight very light pitting. (01-29059/NW). ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.