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Lot 1150:Civil War Burnside Fifth Model Breech Loading Percussion

December 3rd, 2016|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 1150:Civil War Burnside Fifth Model Breech Loading Percussion

December 3rd, 2016|Rock Island, IL
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Outstanding Civil War Burnside Fifth Model Breech Loading Percussion Carbine

The Fifth Model version of the Burnside carbine with its signature guide screw on the frame is the model purchased in quantity for use by the Union cavalry units starting in 1863. It was very popular with the troops for its accuracy and reliability. The top of the chamber marked "BURNSIDE PATENT/ MODEL OF 1864". The lock plate is marked "BURNSIDE RIFLE CO/PROVIDENCE R.I." Small single letter inspection marks are on most of the components. The matching serial number is on the breechblock and frame. The barrel is marked "CAST STEEL 1864". It has pinched blade front and two leaf folding rear sights graduated for 100, 300, and 500 yards. It is mounted with a smooth straight wrist stock and forearm marked with "J.M.W." on the underside of the forearm, "HDH" and "RKW" cartouches on the left side of the wrist, and "R.K.W." just ahead of the buttplate tang. It has a casehardened barrel band, bright saddle ring and bar on the left side of the action, bright swivel on the bottom of the butt, and a casehardened buttplate. The barrel is blued. The action, trigger, and breech lever are also casehardened. The breech and tangs are niter blue.

ConditionExcellent. 90% plus of the original blue, niter blue, and vivid case colors remain with some minor fading. There are some insignificant scattered marks and scratches along with small spots of pitting. The wood is very fine with crisp cartouches and stamps, some small chips at the edges, and minor scratches. The action is excellent. The condition of this carbine is particularly exceptional given that it does not have a late serial number and thus was likely issued and used during the war.
Details
ManufacturerBurnside Rifle Co
Model5th
TypeCarbine
Serial number
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge54 percussion
Barrel21 inch round
Finishblue/casehardened
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views2258
Catalog page113
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