A Civil War cavalry carbine with a distinctive tilting barrel breech system. Accepted by the Union Army in limited quantities, the Gallagher was one of many competing carbine designs evaluated during the war. Type: Rifle Action: Single-Shot Caliber: 52 Cal Capacity: 1 Year introduced: 1861, USA Weight: 7.25 oz Overall length: 39" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: Cavalry Service