These "Fifth Model" Burnside Model 1864 carbines represent the completion of the evolution of General Ambrose Burnside's ingenious carbine design. Unfortunately for Burnside, he profited little, if at all, from his well-known design because he sold his shares before the company received sizable government contracts. The outbreak of the Civil War led to the purchase of over 50,000 Burnside carbines. They were the third most purchased breech loading carbine during the war, after only the Sharps and the Spencer. Matching serial numbers on the frame and breech block. Two crisp boxed script "EPR" and "RKW" inspection cartouches stamped on the left wrist of the stock, and small "R.K.W" inspection initials on bottom of the forearm and "H.D.H" ahead of the buttplate tang. Provenance: The 50 year Collection of Johnny Walker Birmingham Pistol Wholesale

Very fine, retains 60% plus original blue finish, 75% vibrant original case colors, 85% plus bright original niter blue finish, with smooth brown patina on the balance, scattered light surface freckling overall, scattered light pitting concentrated on the front portion of the barrel, and defined markings and edges in the metal. Wood is also very fine with attractive original raised grain, some light handling marks, defined edges and cartouches. Mechanically excellent.