I have been looking into Smith carbines lately and am confused on one aspect. I have read that the first carbines were produced by American machine works, with those made by Mass. Arms co. coming after. I also read a source that states the earliest ones produced were of the "artillery model" with the sling swivels, but the Govt. requested they be replaced by the saddle bar and ring. Yet all of the "artillery models" I have seen have been marked Mass. Arms co. So, were the "artillery models" the earlier guns or just the earlier ones made by Mass. Arms Co. ? I know artillery model is not the correct term, just using it to differentiate.
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