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CIVIL WAR BURNSIDE 4th Model Percussion CARBINE
Guns International #: 101236200 Seller's Inventory #: 8124
Category: Burnside Rifles - Civil War Carbines
Seller's Information
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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
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 1074
Total Number of Listings: 42467
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Certified Check, Money Order
Description:
CIVIL WAR BURNSIDE 4th Model Percussion CARBINE
Designed By Union General Ambrose E. Burnside
Here we present an antique Burnside 4th Model Percussion Carbine, made circa 1862. About 7,000 of this 4th Model Burnside were made and it is considered a “transitional” model due to its being the bridge between models 1-3 and 5, where most of the production occurred. 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.
The top of the barrel is marked “CAST STEEL=.1862.”. The top of the frame is marked “BURNSIDE PATENT./MARCH 25TH 1856.” Single letter inspection marks can be observed throughout.
The overall condition is very good. The metal surfaces are semi-bright. The markings are clear and legible. The bore is in great shape, bright with sharp rifling. The stock is smooth and solid. The action on this carbine is excellent. Here is one of the scarcer varieties of Burnside Carbine!
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 21 inches.
Caliber: .54 percussion
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$1795
#8124
SOLD
Antique: Yes