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BURNSIDE RIFLE CO. FIFTH MODEL BURNSIDE MODEL OF

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 1,500.00 USD
BURNSIDE RIFLE CO. FIFTH MODEL BURNSIDE MODEL OF
1864 CARBINE. Cal. 54. S# 10824 (approx. 43,000 mfg. 1863-1865). Rnd. 21" bbl w/ blade front sight & 2 leaf rear sight. Percussion ignition using proprietary 54 cal. copper or tapered foil "cone" cartridge. Walnut stock set w/ sling swivel on toeline, crescent buttplate & "G.O" proof on comb in front of buttplate peak. "S" inspector stamp on various sm. parts. CONDITION: bbl. shows good blue mixed w/ brown patina throughout w/ light marks, pinprick oxidation & muzzle wear. Faint traces of case color lever w/ balance of action gray brown patina w/ worn markings, light pitting & peppery oxidation throughout. Original finish on wood has worn finish in carry areas along w/ scattered impressions, sm. gouges, scratches & minute cracks. Buttplate shows area of deep pitting balance gray patina. Bore shows distinct rifling w/ large area of pitting. (01-23669/MD). ANTIQUE. $1,000-1,500.