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Very Fine Burnside Civil War 5th Model Percussion Saddle Ring Carbine

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:2,800.00 USD Estimated At:4,000.00 - 5,750.00 USD
Very Fine Burnside Civil War 5th Model Percussion Saddle Ring Carbine
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Very Fine Burnside Civil War 5th Model Percussion Saddle Ring Carbine. Major General Ambrose E. Burnside's ingenious breech loading carbine design was manufactured by the Bristol Firearms Co. and the Burnside Rifle Co. from 1857 to 1865. They were nearly all purchased by the U.S. government. The Burnside carbines were the third most widely used Union carbines during the war after only the Spencers and Sharps. Burnside served from the Mexican-American War through the Civil War and part of Reconstruction and was elected to be the first president of the National Rifle Association in 1871. Unfortunately for him, he sold his shares in the company before his carbines turned a profit. This "Model of 1864" or 5th Model variation is the style widely used during the Civil War and has the standard markings and features. Manufacturer: Burnside Rifle Co Model: Burnside-Carbine BBL: 22 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 54 percussion Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: Serial Number: 8750 Class: Antique Condition: Fine with 70% original blue, 95% niter blue, and 50% casehardened finish with dark brown and gray patina on the balance along with some minor oxidation. The wood is also fine with chipping at the front of the forearm, deep scrapes on the bottom of the forearm, a few mild surface chips, some lighter scrapes and dings throughout, and crisp cartouches. Mechanically excellent.