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1 of 1500 Civil War Antique Burnside Cavalry Carbine 3rd Model
Guns International #: 100807073 Seller's Inventory #: 10317
Category: Civil War Carbines - Antique Rifles - Percussion
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
International Phone: 314-707-7373
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Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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Description:
Antique Civil War Burnside 3rd Mod Cavalry Carbine
Designed By Union General Ambrose E. Burnside
Here we present an antique Burnside 3rd Model Percussion Carbine, made in 1862. This carbine was designed by the famous Union General Ambrose E. Burnside, who resigned his position in the Army to work on it. He was also the treasurer of Bristol Firearms Co., the company that made his patented carbine, prior to the American Civil War. He had the misfortune to find it necessary to sell off his shares in the company just prior to the outbreak of the war in June 1859. His misfortune did not end there. He was plagued by politics in his career in the Army, and despite success and promotion, he was quickly torn down by his enemies within the Army for any misstep. Burnside himself participated in the First Battle of Bull Run, Battle of Antietam, Battle of Fredericksburg, Battle of the Wilderness, and the Battle of the Crater.
The carbine which bore his name was unlike many other percussion carbines of the time, utilizing a copper or foil casing. This made it very easy and relatively quick to load and unload. The firearm was made in 5 distinct models with improvements being made along the way. The Burnside Carbines were one of the most prolific of all the different carbines of the Civil War numbering about 53,000 in all configurations. Among the known cavalry regiments that used them were: 1st Michigan; 3rd Indiana; 5th, 6th and 7th Ohio; 1st New Jersey; 3rd West Virginia; 3rd, 14th, and 18th Pennsylvania; 2nd, 12th, 14th, and 16th Illinois.
This specimen is a 3rd Model, 1 of only about 1,500. This pattern is very similar to the first two patterns and has a similarly low production dating only to 1862, so quite a bit of the war lay ahead of this piece. The primary differences between the 2nd Model are the presence of a walnut forestock, where none had been before, and modified hammer. However, unlike the 4th and 5th Model (which numbered 7,000 and 43,000 respectively), the breechblock remains unarticulated and solid. It is serial number 2925 and bears the “G.P. FOSTER PAT./APRIL 10 1860” marking on the lever. The lockplate and top of the breechblock bear Burnside’s name. Captain William A. Thornton’s military inspector cartouche is visible on the left side of the stock: “WAT”.
The overall condition of the firearm is good. The iron has a dark brown patina. The markings in the metal are still clear and legible. The walnut stock is solid and looks like it has been through the war as it should. This carbine was there! The bore is mostly clean and in good condition, as is the nipple. The action is very good and functional.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 21 inches in length.
Caliber: .54 percussion
Bore is in good condition and the firing mechanism is in very good condition.
Overall condition as seen in photos.
Make this famous Civil War carbine a part of your collection and display it proudly.
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$2000
#10317
SOLD
Antique: Yes