Guns International #: 100887666
Seller's Inventory #: 999-A309 (LGFS/CPLTN#1)
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Guns International #: 100887666
Category - Burnside Rifles
- Civil War Carbines
Seller's Information
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Seller: Maryland Arms Company
Company: Maryland Arms Company Member Since: 6/2/08
State:
Maryland
Country: United States
Active Listings: 0
Total Listings: 4255
Seller Type:Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
3 days/IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE FROM AN INQUIRY CHECK YOUR SPAM OR JUNK MAIL BOXES Payment Methods: personal or cashier's check, money orders
Burnside Rifle Company, ANTIQUE, Civil War carbine, 5th Model, .54 caliber
Description: Burnside Rifle Company (Bristol, RI), ORIGINAL ANTIQUE (NOT A REPRODUCTION), CIVIL WAR CARBINE, percussion breechloader carbine, .54 caliber (fires cartridges having either a copper or tapered foil casing), 21" barrel, s/n 33620 (produced during the Civil War between 1863 AND 1865 ONLY by the Burnside Rifle Company which was named after their treasurer who was the famous Civil War general, Ambrose E. Burnside), Among calvary units armed with Burnsides during the Civil War were the 1st Michigan, 3rd Indiana, 5th,6th,7th Ohio, 1st New Jersey, 3rd West Virginia, 3rd, 14th, 18th Pennsylvania, and the 2nd, 12th, 14th, and 16th Illinois, THIS CARBINE WAS OWNED BY THE PRESENT OWNERS GRANDFATHER, blued barrel has mellowed into an attractive dull smooth patina over the past 150 years, case colored receiver exhibits remnants of color (see photos), SURPRISINGLY, THE BORE IS VERY GOOD WITH WIDELY SCATTERED MODERATE PITTING AND VERY SHARP RIFLING, wood exhibits NO cracks and retains the inspector's cartouche which is faint, wood finish original and evenly worn, missing rear sling swivel, AS WITH ALL OUR ANTIQUE FIREARMS WE REQUIRE THAT THE PURCHASER AGREES TO HAVE IT CHECKED OUT BY A COMPETENT GUNSMITH IF HE INTENDS TO FIRE IT, Retail value $2500.00, Sale priced at $2195.00 We cater to first time GI buyers. Don't worry, we are real. We provide our phone number as part of our response to your first inquiry. You can purchase from us with total ease and confidence. We will guide you through the purchasing process if need be. We are a Platinum dealer and Verified Seller on GI having placed over 3500 listings so far. GI is the only site on which we advertise. We strive to describe all our sale items accurately and fully and include professional quality photos of each one. Although we offer a 3-day, no questions asked, return policy it has rarely been used the entire 56 years (since 1960) we have been in business under the same owner with whom you will personally be doing business. The first potential buyer who states that he definitely wants an item gets it. Those having questions who do not definitely commit to purchase in their first inquiry will have their questions answered but may lose the sale if another buyer e-mails after they do and definitely commits to purchase before we can get back to the first inquirer to answer their questions. This happens almost daily and disappoints a lot of people. If you see something you want- state a definite committment to buy it. You will not be disappointed. WANT TO VISIT A VIRTUAL GUN SHOW ANYTIME RIGHT ON YOUR COMPUTER? The easiest way is to click on the box up in the top right hand side of this ad labelled "SEE ALL LISTINGS BY MARYLAND ARMS COMPANY". Over 100 guns and related items we currently have listed on GI will come up with photos and complete descriptions that are available for purchase right now. USA SALES ONLY (INCLUDING CA) UNLESS YOU ALREADY HAVE AN ARRANGEMENT WITH AN EXPORTER WHO WILL SHIP THE GUN OUT OF THE USA TO A DEALER IN YOUR COUNTRY FOR TRANSFER TO YOU UNDER YOUR GOVERNMENTS LAWS AND REGULATIONS. Thank you SOLD Antique: Yes |
Guns International #: 100887666
Seller's Inventory #: 999-A309 (LGFS/CPLTN#1)
Guns International #: 100887666
Seller's Inventory #: 999-A309 (LGFS/CPLTN#1)