Guns International #: 103255267
Seller's Inventory #: 250622

Category - Civil War Carbines - Burnside Rifles

Category
Civil War Carbines
Burnside Rifles

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

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CIVIL WAR/INDIAN WARS Antique U.S. BURNSIDE Percussion SADDLE RING CARBINE

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. His misfortune did not end there. He was plagued by politics in his career in the Army, and despite success and promotion, he was quickly torn down by his enemies within the Army for any misstep. Burnside himself participated in the First Battle of Manassas, Battle of Sharpsburg, Battle of Fredericksburg, Battle of the Wilderness, and the Battle of the Crater.

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. Among the known cavalry regiments that used them were: 1st Michigan; 3rd Indiana; 5th, 6th and 7th Ohio; 1st New Jersey; 3rd West Virginia; 3rd, 14th, and 18th Pennsylvania; 2nd, 12th, 14th, and 16th Illinois.


The overall condition is good. Brown patina. The stock is good with a refinish and expected handling wear. The bore retains some shimmer but darkens toward the muzzle and maintains serviceable rifling. The action fully functions with a weak mainspring. Markings are worn but discernable. Missing saddle ring bar and ring. This example is refinished. The sling swivel is missing a screw.

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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$2350

#250622
 

Antique: Yes

Price: $2,350.00
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