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BURNSIDE 3RD MODEL BREECHLOADING PERCUSSION SRC.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:400.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 1,200.00 USD
BURNSIDE 3RD MODEL BREECHLOADING PERCUSSION SRC.
Cal. 54. S# 10577. Bbl. 21" rnd. Blade front sight w/ single leaf rear sight. Underlever operated single shot action w/ solid unhinged breech block having saddle ring & bar on left side. Front receiver ring marked "BURNSIDE PATENT / MARCH 25TH 1856". Lockplate marked "BURNSIDE RIFLE Co / PROVIDENCE R.I.". Band fastened walnut forearm & straight grip stock w/ steel buttplate & sling swivel. Right wrist of stock between tang & lockplate have 5 deeply cut notches. CONDITION: metal has faded to smooth light brown patina. Wood has added finish over dents, scratches & marks. Lightly pitted bore retains sound rifling. (01-19163/DS). ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.