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Lot #1188
Lot #1190

Lot 1189: Civil War U.S. Burnside Fifth Model Saddle Ring Carbine

Spectacular Civil War U.S. Burnside Fifth Model Breech Loading Percussion Saddle Ring Carbine

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 20, 2023

Lot 1189: Civil War U.S. Burnside Fifth Model Saddle Ring Carbine

Spectacular Civil War U.S. Burnside Fifth Model Breech Loading Percussion Saddle Ring Carbine

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 20, 2023

Estimated Price: $12,000 - $17,000
Price Realized:
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Spectacular Civil War U.S. Burnside Fifth Model Breech Loading Percussion Saddle Ring Carbine

Manufacturer: Burnside Rifle Co
Model: 5th
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 54
Barrel: 21 inch round
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2378
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Description:

These "Fifth Model" Burnside 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. This example has the standard markings and features. Matching serial numbers on the frame and breech block. Two crisp boxed script inspection cartouches stamped on the left wrist of the stock including "HDH" (Henry D. Hastings) and "GC" (George Curtis), and "G.C" inspection initials on bottom of the forearm and ahead of the buttplate tang.

Rating Definition:

Excellent plus, nearly as issued, retaining 98% plus original blue finish on the barrel, 98% plus vibrant original case colors on the frame, hammer, lever latch barrel band and buttplate, 98% original bright niter blue finish on the upper tang, breech block, lever, and lower tang, with a few scattered areas of light freckling. Wood is also excellent with attractive original raised grains and rich oil finish, some light handling marks, one minor small chip above the lock behind the frame, distinct edges, and exceptionally crisp cartouches. Mechanically excellent. This spectacular Civil War Burnside carbine appears to remain unissued, serving as a true time capsule, and would make an excellent addition to any U.S. martial collection!



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