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BURNSIDE 5TH MODEL BREECH LOADING CARBINE.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 1,500.00 USD
BURNSIDE 5TH MODEL BREECH LOADING CARBINE.
Cal. 54. S# 13848. Bbl. 21" round w/ blade front sight & single leaf folding rear sight. Percussion fired breech loader. Breechblock tips up w/ lever for loading. Right side hammer. Left side of action has saddle ring bar only. Band fastened forearm & straight grip walnut stock w/ steel buttplate & inletted rear sling swivel. Left side of stock has 2 lightly visible cartouches. Approx. 43,000 mfg. 1863-65. CONDITION: bbl. retains 60% dull fading blue. Frame & lock have faded to brown. Lever & hammer retain some blue finish. Wood has worn & age darkened appearance showing numerous scratches, marks & dents. Bore retains sound rifling showing spots of deep pitting. (01-25094/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,000-1,500.