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BURNSIDE 5TH MODEL PERCUSSION SRC.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 2,500.00 USD
BURNSIDE 5TH MODEL PERCUSSION SRC.
CAL. 54. S# 15269. Mfg. 1863-65 with approx 43,000 total mfg and issued in the largest quantities of the Burnside variations to the Union cavalry units. This variation utilizes the hinged center breech block with the center guide screw located on the right side of the frame. Bbl. 21" rd with dovetailed front sight and flip up rear battle sight. CONDITION: Overall very good example with fading bbl blue turning to a mellow even patina with some scattered handling marks and dings. Good fire blued parts have some fading and handling marks as well. Action retains good muted case colors that are fading in the more trafficked areas. Crisp metal markings. Very good stock set with scattered handling marks, a few strong dents, and very crisp cartouche. Bright well maintained bore with some rounding to the deep rifling. (01-23182/ZAL) ANTIQUE $2000-2500