READ & WATSON

N.T. Read and John T. Watson, located in Danville, VA, circa 1862-1863. Manufacturers of Confederate rifles and carbines for John Barrett.

READ & WATSON Antiques Models

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MILITARY CARBINE

.54 cal., muzzleloading single shot, 26 in. barrel, two barrel bands, wood half stock, with or without ramrod lugs. Mfg. circa 1862-1863. RF= unknown.

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MILITARY RIFLE

.54 cal., single shot muzzleloader, 32 1/2 in. barrel, three barrel bands, wood full stock, ramrod. Mfg. circa 1862-1863.