The Robinson Confederate Sharps

Ian at Forgotten Weapons examines the Confederate Robinson carbine. S. C. Robinson’s company made some 1900 of them before the Confederate government bought the factory in early 1863. Although there were some complaints about them, the Robinsons were well made arms and quite serviceable. Unfortunately, as with so many of the Confederacy’s manufacturing efforts, there were never nearly enough of them to make a difference.

Much more info on the Robinson and the original Sharps at the NRA Museum web site.