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Lot 1467:Springfield Armory U.S. Ward Burton Carbine 50 CF

December 8th, 2013|Rock Island, IL

Lot 1467:Springfield Armory U.S. Ward Burton Carbine 50 CF

December 8th, 2013|Rock Island, IL

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$2,250 - $3,250

Scarce U.S. Springfield Armory Ward Burton Patent Single Shot Bolt Action Carbine

One of only 316 produced, this is a solid original example of a scarce Ward-Burton Calvary carbine. The Ward-Burton was one of the top 4 performers at the 1870 Breechloader Trials, alongside the Sharps, Remington and Allin, with the Allin system winning out. Blade front and folding ladder rear sights, with "U.S./SPRINGFIELD 1871" on the left side of the receiver and "WARD-BURTON PATENT/DEC.20.1859 FEB.21.1871" on top of the bolt. Smooth straight grip stock, with a saddle ring and bar on the left side next to a pair of faint cartouches, and "US" on the buttplate heel.

ConditionGood, with mostly brown finish overall, showing areas of gray patina, mild spotting and scattered handling marks. Shallow pitting is present, particularly on the bolt handling and trigger guard, heavier on the saddle ring bar. The stock is about good, with a number of dents, chips and scuffs. The cartouche is lightly visible. Mechanically very good. Military testing, ranging from merely harsh to deliberatively destructive, has left few of these weapons to be found in any condition.

Details

ManufacturerSpringfield Armory U.S.

ModelWard Burton

TypeCarbine

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge50 CF

Barrel22 inch round

Finishbrown

Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL

Catalog page199