1863 Burnside Model 1854 4th Model Civil War Cavalry Carbine .54 CAL Breechload

Description:
MANUFACTURER: BURNSIDE RIFLE CO. 
MODEL: MODEL 1854 4TH MODEL CARBINE 
YEAR MANUFACTURED: 1863 
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: UNITED STATES 
SERIAL NUMBER: 6625 
ISSUED BRANCH: U.S. CAVALRY 
CONFLICT DEPLOYMENT: AMERICAN CIVIL WAR (UNION SERVICE) 
ARMORY/INSPECTION MARKS: “BURNSIDE’S PATENT / MODEL 1854”, SERIAL 6625 (PRIMARY RECEIVER SERIAL), “CAST-STEEL” BARREL MARKING 
CALIBER: .54 CALIBER 
CAPACITY: 1 ROUND 
BARREL LENGTH: 20.00" 
BARREL FEATURES: CAST-STEEL MARKED 
RIFLING: 3-GROOVE RIFLING 
OVERALL LENGTH: 39.25" 
LENGTH OF PULL: 13.00" 
OPERATING SYSTEM: BREECHLOADING TILTING BLOCK 
ACTION: SINGLE-SHOT 
TRIGGER: SINGLE-STAGE MILITARY TRIGGER 
IRON SIGHTS: FRONT BLADE, FLIP-UP REAR SIGHT  
STOCK/FRAME: WALNUT STOCK, STEEL RECEIVER 
GRIP: INTEGRAL STRAIGHT WRIST
FIREARM FINISH: AGED PATINA WITH HEAVY SERVICE WEAR 
CONDITION: FAIR TO GOOD ANTIQUE CONDITION WITH HEAVY PATINA, WOOD IMPACT MARKS, AND FIELD USE WEAR CONSISTENT WITH CIVIL WAR SERVICE 
ADDITIONAL FEATURES: SADDLE RING AND BAR, EARLY WAR PRODUCTION, DISTINCTIVE BURNSIDE BREECH SYSTEM 
WHAT’S INCLUDED: RIFLE

This Burnside Model 1854 4th Model Carbine is a true early-war cavalry arm, produced in 1863 at the height of the American Civil War. Issued to Union mounted troops, these carbines were carried into some of the most pivotal engagements of the conflict. The 4th Model represents a key transitional variant, bridging earlier designs with the later refined 5th Model carbines.

Built around Burnside’s distinctive breechloading tilting block system, this carbine offered cavalry soldiers faster reload times compared to traditional muzzleloaders. Chambered in .54 caliber and utilizing proprietary brass cartridges, it delivered reliable performance in harsh battlefield conditions. The cast-steel barrel marking highlights the robust construction and industrial advancement of the period.

The visible “Burnside’s Patent / Model 1854” marking and cast-steel stamp are correct for the model and era. The saddle ring and bar remain intact, confirming its intended role as a mounted cavalry weapon. Ambrose Everett Burnside was a Union general during the American Civil War and the namesake behind the famous Burnside carbine. A West Point graduate and former U.S. Army officer, he played a significant role in early-war leadership, though he is often remembered for his mixed battlefield record—most notably at Fredericksburg. Despite his struggles in command, Burnside was a respected innovator, and his breechloading carbine became one of the most widely issued cavalry firearms of the war. His distinctive facial hair even gave rise to the term “sideburns,” cementing his place in both military and cultural history.

From a collector standpoint, 4th Model Burnsides are highly desirable due to their direct Civil War service and slightly earlier production compared to the more common 5th Models. This piece carries honest battlefield-era wear, giving it authentic character that advanced collectors actively seek.

With its rugged patina, battle-worn wood, and unmistakable Civil War profile, this Burnside is the kind of piece that tells a story the moment you pick it up. It’s not polished—it’s proven. A true cavalry carbine that embodies the grit and history of 1860s America.

***Please see pictures for condition and wear***

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Curio/Relic: Yes
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: BURNSIDE
Model: 1854 4TH MODEL
Serial Number: 6625
Barrel Length: 20
Condition: ANTIQUE
Manufacture Date: 1863

Price: $1,849.99
Shipping: $39.99
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