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Category - Burnside Rifles - Civil War Carbines

Category
Burnside Rifles
Civil War Carbines

1855 Burnside Carbine, .54 Burnside Cartridge Blackpowder , Civil War Issue, Shooter! Trades Welcome

Description:

The carbine was designed and patented by Ambrose Burnside, who resigned his commission in the U.S. Army to devote himself full-time to working on the weapon. The carbine used a special brass cartridge which was also invented by Burnside. This cartridge contained a bullet and powder, but no primer; Burnside considered primed cartridges a safety risk. 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. Most other breech-loading weapons of the day tended to leak hot gas when fired, but Burnside's design eliminated this problem.[2]
Service history
In 1857, the Burnside carbine won a competition at West Point against 17 other carbine designs. In spite of this, few of the carbines were immediately ordered by the government, but this changed with the outbreak of the Civil War, when over 55,000 were ordered for use by Union cavalrymen.This made it the third most popular carbine of the Civil War; only the Sharps carbine and the Spencer carbine were more widely used.They saw action in all theatres of the war. There were so many in service that many were captured and used by Confederates. A common complaint by users was that the unusually shaped cartridge sometimes became stuck in the breech after firing.
On the basis of ordnance returns and ammunition requisitions, it has been estimated that 43 Union cavalry regiments were using the Burnside carbine during the 1863-1864 period. Additionally, Confederate cavalry units were at least partially armed with the weapon during this same period.
This example is in very good original finish condition. We have not fired the weapon but after inspection it appears to be functional and safe to do so. Always have your gunsmith inspect antique arms before trying live ammo. We will include the new rounds shown in photo with the carbine.
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Antique: Yes
Rifle Caliber: .54 Burnside
Manufacturer: Burnside Rifle Company
Model: 1855 Burnside Carbine
Serial Number: 10883
Barrel Length: 21”
Condition: Very Good
Metal Condition: Very Good
Wood Condition: Very Good
Bore Condition: Good
Barrel Type: Round
Action: Rotating Breech Block
Triggers: SA
Stock: Walnut
Butt Pad: Crescent steel
Finish: Patina
Sights: Flip up
Manufacture Date: 1858-1870
Item Location: Mn

Price: $2,999.00