Image Lot Price Description

1287
$2,012.00

BURNSIDE CARTRIDGE CONVERSION. Cal. .56 CF. SN 18587. 21″ rnd bbl. Standard Civil War issue markings, including cartouches. The original breechblock has been modified by filling the nose of the hammer and making a solid striking surface on the spring loaded back portion of the breechblock, filling the chamber with a plug and a firing pin. The two pieces of the breechblock are held together by a screw through the bottom of the action. The guide screw in the side of the action has been removed. CONDITION: Very good with strong traces of blue on the bbl, breechblock and lever. The wood is fine with minor handling marks. There are vise marks on the bbl. Troy Collection 4-52072 FS382 (2,500-3,500)


Auction: Firearms - Fall 2004
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