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Lot 1243:Civil War U.S. Burnside Fifth Model Carbine

August 16th, 2025|Bedford, TX
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Lot 1243:Civil War U.S. Burnside Fifth Model Carbine

August 16th, 2025|Bedford, TX
Estimated Price$2,500 - $3,750
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Exceptional Civil War U.S. Burnside Fifth Model Breech Loading Percussion Saddle Ring Carbine

Approximately 43,000 of these "Fifth Model" Burnsides were manufactured c. 1863-1865 during the Civil War, per "Flayderman's Guide") 9th Edition, 9B-046. These "Fifth Model" Burnside carbines represent the completion of the evolution of General Ambrose Burnside's ingenious carbine design. They were the third most purchased breech loading carbine during the war, after only the Sharps and the Spencer. Features matching serial numbers on the frame and breech block, single letter inspection marks on various components, boxed script "NSP" and "RKW" inspection cartouches stamped on the left stock wrist, and "N.S.P." inspection initials ahead of the buttplate tang.

ConditionExceptionally fine, retains 75% plus original blue finish, 90% vibrant original case colors, 60% plus bright original niter blue finish with some scattered light surface corrosion on the balance, and defined markings and edges in the metal. Wood is also very fine with attractive original raised grain, gouge around the bottom of the forend, some scattered light handling marks, defined edges and cartouches. Mechanically excellent.
Details
ManufacturerBurnside Rifle Co
Model5th
TypeRifle
Serial number
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge54
Barrel21 inch round
Finishblue/casehardened
Stockwalnut
Bore conditionThe excellent bore is shiny with a few small patches of minor surface freckling and crisp rifling.

Item LocationBedford, TX
Views168
Catalog page250
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