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ISSUED AND IDENTIFIED Burnside Civil War Cavalry Carbine with Provenance
Guns International #: 101426268 Seller's Inventory #: B1
Category: Civil War Carbines - Burnside Rifles
Seller's Information
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Seller: CNY Collectibles
Company: CNY Collectibles
Member Since: 8/24/10
First Name: Doug
Last Name: Buschatzke
State: New York
Zip: 13421-1833
Country: United States
Phone: (315) 251-4799
Premium Seller
Number of Active Listings: 6
Total Number of Listings: 744
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Buyer pays return shipping fees
Payment Types Accepted: Personal check, USPS Money Order, Certified Check
About Us: We have been collectors and dealers for over 35 years. We take pride in the items we sell and know that your hard-earned money is tough to part with, so you will receive a 3-day, non-firing money back guarantee if not satisfied. Your investment will be very carefully packed to arrive safely. With over 2000 positive sales from multiple sites, you can shop worry-free!
Description:
PROVENANCE: Josiah Carroll was a 38-year-old farmer from Hudson, Columbia County, New York, when he enlisted as a Private on November 8, 1862 and sworn in for a 3-year term of service by Captain Olmstead, thus becoming a member of Company C, 12th New York Volunteer Cavalry, a unit which served in North Carolina. The Regimental records show this Burnside Cavalry Carbine, serial number 18861, issued to him and in his possession on Sept. 15, 1863. To that point, the unit was involved in mostly minor skirmishes around Tarboro, New Bern and Washington, N.C. 2 weeks later, on Sept. 28, 1863, Mr. Carroll died at Camp Palmer, NC, due to typhoid fever, a very common ailment at the time, becoming one of the many non-combat casualties of the Civil War. Mr. Carroll was interred at the cemetery in New Bern, NC, the next day, Section 5, site 895. Mr. Carroll's widow, Mary Jane Carroll, applied for a widow's pension on October 26, 1863. This rifle does show up on the Springfield Research Survey as being issued to this regiment, and an independent researcher was hired to uncover the rest of the historical information. Full provenance, which includes his enlistment and muster rolls, medical and pension records (all retreived from the National Archives Museum in Washington, D.C.), and gravesite info/photos will be included for the purchaser of this rifle. PICTURES OF THE PROVENANCE PAPERWORK CAN BE EMAILED UPON REQUEST.
DESCRIPTION: Burnside Cavalry Carbine, serial number 18861, standard configuration with 21" round barrel, walnut stocks, sling ring and bar on left side of receiver, correct front and rear sights including the folding leaf rear marked 1, 3, and 5, 54 caliber percussion with rifled bore, steel crescent butt plate, several inspector markings stamped in various locations. Designed by Union Army General Ambrose Burnside and manufactured in Providence, Rhode Island; approximately 43,000 were produced in total.
CONDITION: All metal surfaces are an even gray/patina mix with nicks and scratches and some light pitting on the breech block. Bore has strong, sharp rifling but also some scattered typical black powder pitting. Clear manufacturer marking on right side of receiver plate and also on top of breech. Action functions as it should. Walnut fore end shows some original varnish, has typical usage nicks and scratches, and a split at the front end. Walnut butt stock is slightly shy at the tangs and has a piece missing upper right by receiver, retains the original sling swivel, and has multiple nicks and scratches associated with use; also has multiple nicks and scratches from the trooper's spurs on the right side. Grades NRA Antique Good. A good number of the original 43,000 have survived but very few can actually be identified to the unit and soldier to which it was issued. If you are a Civil War collector, this is a MUST HAVE!!
TERMS: No international sales. Antique so it can ship directly to you assuming your local laws allow it. 3-day non-firing inspection. Buyer pays return shipping. Payment by bank check, money order or personal check. All major credit cards accepted with 4% convenience fee added. Sold as a collectible only and should be checked by a competent gunsmith if you intend to shoot it. Trades and offers considered. Always interested in Civil War, Old West and other firearms so please contact me if you have something for trade or sale. Thanks for looking and please check my other listings. 315.251.4799 with questions or concerns.
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: Burnside
Model: Cavalry Carbine
Serial Number: 18861
Barrel Length: 21" round
Caliber Info: 54 percussion
Condition: Good
Metal Condition: Good
Wood Condition: Good
Bore Condition: Good
Action: Lever
Triggers: Standard/plain
Stock: Walnut
Sights: Standard
Manufacture Date: 1862-1863