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Excellent Civil War Burnside Breech loading Carbine

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Excellent Civil War Burnside Breech loading Carbine
Purchased in quantity for use by the Federal Cavalry 1863-1864, the Burnside was very popular with the troops for it's accuracy and reliability. This is a 5th Model carbine, with the signature guide screw on the side of the frame, and corresponding groove in the breechblock. Top of chamber marked "BURNSIDE'S PATENT/ MODEL OF 1864" Blade front and two leaf folding rear sight, with the latter numbered 1, 3 and 5, stamped "W" behind the rear sight and "CAST-STEEL 1864" between the rear sight and barrel band. Checkered hammer and sling bar running the full length of the left side and matching numbers. Smooth straight grip stock, with a single barrel band, a pair of cartouches on the left wrist, sling swivel and a small "R" proof on the breechblock.
BBL: 21 inch round
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 54 percussion
Finish: blue/ casehardened
Grips:
Serial Number: 19106


Excellent, with approximately 90% of the original blue finish, showing a few small areas of brown patina and scattered spotting and handling marks. Approximately 98% bright original blue remains on the triggerguard and breechblock. There is some light pitting present under the muzzle and around the front sight. Frame is excellent, with 97% of the original vivid case color. Stock is excellent, with some mild pressure dents. Mechanically excellent. Appears unissued