FINE BURNSIDE 5TH MODEL SADDLE RING CARBINE

FINE BURNSIDE 5TH MODEL SADDLE RING CARBINE SN 11992. Cal. 54. Standard late Burnside with 21” rnd bbl, pinched blade front sight and two position flip rear sight graduated to 500 yard. Top of bbl is marked “CAST STEEL 1864”. Top of receiver and lockplate have usual markings. It is mounted with straight grain, uncheckered American walnut with small rnd forearm and single band with spring keeper and straight stock with carbine buttplate. Bottom of stock has a sling swivel and left wrist has two clear legible cartouches with small inspector initials on various parts. Right side of stock has two crudely carved initials “JH”. Left side receiver has sling bar and ring. This was a very popular carbine during the Civil War with several thousands made in the period 1863-65. They were issued to a variety of cavalry units and used effectively by the troops. It is unknown whether they survived the Civil War to be used in the Indian Wars on the frontier. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains about 90% original blue with some thinning and a few minor nicks. Receiver and lockplate retain most of its original case colors, moderately faded. Breechblock retains about virtually all is bright original blue. Lever and hammer retain original case colors in sheltered areas being mostly a gray-brown patina. Wood is sound with light handling and use marks in the stock with a series of bruises on the forearm and carries a dark hand worn, oiled patina. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-32602 JR521 (2,000-3,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1458	$3,450.00	FINE BURNSIDE 5TH MODEL SADDLE RING CARBINE SN 11992. Cal. 54. Standard late Burnside with 21” rnd bbl, pinched blade front sight and two position flip rear sight graduated to 500 yard. Top of bbl is marked “CAST STEEL 1864”. Top of receiver and lockplate have usual markings. It is mounted with straight grain, uncheckered American walnut with small rnd forearm and single band with spring keeper and straight stock with carbine buttplate. Bottom of stock has a sling swivel and left wrist has two clear legible cartouches with small inspector initials on various parts. Right side of stock has two crudely carved initials “JH”. Left side receiver has sling bar and ring. This was a very popular carbine during the Civil War with several thousands made in the period 1863-65. They were issued to a variety of cavalry units and used effectively by the troops. It is unknown whether they survived the Civil War to be used in the Indian Wars on the frontier. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains about 90% original blue with some thinning and a few minor nicks. Receiver and lockplate retain most of its original case colors, moderately faded. Breechblock retains about virtually all is bright original blue. Lever and hammer retain original case colors in sheltered areas being mostly a gray-brown patina. Wood is sound with light handling and use marks in the stock with a series of bruises on the forearm and carries a dark hand worn, oiled patina. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-32602 JR521 (2,000-3,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

.red{fill:#B50938;} .white{fill:#FFFFFF;} .blue{fill:#005596;}