CIVIL WAR Antique U.S. BURNSIDE Percussion SADDLE RING CAVALRY CARBINE .54 RHODE ISLAND Manufactured CAVALRY BREECH LOADER

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CIVIL WAR Antique U.S. BURNSIDE Percussion SADDLE RING CAVALRY CARBINE .54

RHODE ISLAND Manufactured CAVALRY BREECH LOADER

Here we present an antique U.S. Burnside Percussion Saddle Ring Carbine, made by the Burnside Rifle Company in Providence, Rhode Island. 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.

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.

The overall condition is good. Robust action. The bore is mostly bright with strong rifling. Markings are clear and legible. The wood shows an expected amount of dents and dings. There is a cartouche on the left stock behind the breech.

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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$2400

#255002

Antique: Yes

Price: $2,400.00
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