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BURNSIDE 5TH MODEL BREECH LOADING

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:900.00 USD Estimated At:1,800.00 - 2,500.00 USD
BURNSIDE 5TH MODEL BREECH LOADING
PERCUSSION CARBINE. Cal. 54. S#. 8379. Bbl. 21" round. Blade front w/ single leaf rear sight. Case colored action has guide screw on right side w/ saddle ring & bar on left side. Blued breech block tips down for loading. Band fastened forend & straight grip walnut stock w/ sling swivel & steel carbine buttplate. Approx. 43,000 sold to the U.S.,1863-65. CONDITION: Metal retains over 70% lightly faded blue & case colored finish. wood shows scratches & marks. Bore retains strong rifling showing small spots of pitting. PROVENANCE: ex-collection of Paul Eseppi. (01-25924/DS). ANTIQUE. $1800-2500.