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*Burnside Rifle Co. 1863 .54 Cal SN: 28021

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 3,000.00 USD
'4th Model' Rare & all original Civil War era breech-loading carbine chambered for a proprietary .54 caliber cartridge. One of only 7,000 said to be produced, though seldom encounter today. Features a 21" barrel, blade front sight, folding leaf rear sight(frozen), falling breech lock, smooth trigger, checkered hammer spur, saddle ring, sling swivel, smooth wood forend and straight grip shoulder stock with crescent medal buttplate. Receiver has undergone extensive damage with the right sidewall missing, giving the carbine a cut-away appearance. Rifle has a nice even dark patina with scattered pin prick pitting and is missing the bottom screw from the buttplate. Action functions well, bore is clear and wood stock is near good with a chip & few small cracks at the wrist. Condition is good+. ***Antique Firearm***