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Burnside 5th Model Saddle Ring Carbine--Stamped "1st US CA"--late Civil War
Guns International #: 102646650 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Civil War Carbines - Antique Rifles - Percussion
Seller's Information
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Seller: dksiggs
Company:
Member Since: 5/1/15
First Name: Darrell
Last Name: Seigler
State: Illinois
Zip: 61350
Country: United States
Phone: (815) 830-1162
Fax:
Number of Active Listings: 8
Total Number of Listings: 24
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Check, Money Order
Description:
This is a 5th Model (1863-65) Burnside Carbine in VG condition. Serial number (frame) is 33928. Main markings are fairly sharp. The bore is virtually mint. The left side of the stock is stamped "1st US CA" (see photos). The breech block is in excellent condition but has a different serial number than the frame (28830)---it's important to note that Burnside parts were hand-fitted, very well made, and interchangeable without affecting mechanics or performance. It could be a battlefield change. All proof numbers are sharp and shown in the photos. There is some minor pitting on the barrel, but the metal is in overall VG condition and smooth to the touch. There is one non-original part replacement: the saddle ring bar screw. The mechanics of the gun are excellent, and lever latch and lever are tight.
The Burnside Carbine is a .54 caliber percussion breechloader, designed by General Abrose Burnside, and the third most used carbine in the War, valued by both sides. The carbine used a special brass cartridge which was also invented by Burnside. This cartridge contained a bullet and powder, but no primer. Pressing the weapon's two trigger guards opened the breech block and allowed the user to insert a cartridge. When the trigger was pulled, the hammerstruck a separate percussion cap and caused a spark; a hole in the base of the cartridge exposed the black powder to this spark. The unique, conical cartridge sealed the joint between the barrel and the breech.
Price: $1,225.00
Antique: Yes
Rifle Caliber: .54