The Gibbs Carbine, a Civil War-era breech-loading firearm, faced significant production challenges and delays. Patented in 1856, its development was hampered by manufacturing difficulties, leading to contract renegotiations and a change in ownership. The New York Draft Riots in 1863 tragically destroyed the Phoenix Armory, halting production and resulting in a limited number of delivered carbines.
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