RARE 2ND MODEL BURNSIDE SADDLE RING CARBINE

RARE 2ND MODEL BURNSIDE SADDLE RING CARBINE SN 905. Cal. 54. Only about 2,000 of these carbines were manufactured in the period 1860-62 on government contracts and all were issued to active cavalry and infantry units with most seeing continuous service throughout the Civil War. It is known that this model was issued to the 1st Rhode Island Infantry who were in the opening attack at 1st Bull Run in July, 1861, Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms. This carbine has 21” rnd bbl without forearm and has a pinched blade front sight with two position flip rear sight graduated to 500 yard. Top of bbl is marked “CAST STEEL 1861”. Receiver has a very light strike of the Burnside’s patent mark on the top and has the Burnside Rifle Co. lockplate marking. There are small inspector initials on various parts. Mounted with straight grain, uncheckered American walnut stock with carbine buttplate and a sling swivel on bottom. It is has a sling bar and ring on left side of receiver. CONDITION: Good to very good, all matching. No original finish remains with bbl being a smooth, dark brown patina with some moderate rust on bottom side. Receiver, lockplate, hammer and lever are a medium brown patina with fine pitting. Stock is sound with cartouche worn away and retains a dark brown, hand worn finish with light to moderate nicks, dings and scratches. Hammer is not solid in safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine, strong dark bore with heavy pitting. 4-32812 JR522 (3,000-5,000)

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
	1465	$4,600.00	RARE 2ND MODEL BURNSIDE SADDLE RING CARBINE SN 905. Cal. 54. Only about 2,000 of these carbines were manufactured in the period 1860-62 on government contracts and all were issued to active cavalry and infantry units with most seeing continuous service throughout the Civil War. It is known that this model was issued to the 1st Rhode Island Infantry who were in the opening attack at 1st Bull Run in July, 1861, Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms. This carbine has 21” rnd bbl without forearm and has a pinched blade front sight with two position flip rear sight graduated to 500 yard. Top of bbl is marked “CAST STEEL 1861”. Receiver has a very light strike of the Burnside’s patent mark on the top and has the Burnside Rifle Co. lockplate marking. There are small inspector initials on various parts. Mounted with straight grain, uncheckered American walnut stock with carbine buttplate and a sling swivel on bottom. It is has a sling bar and ring on left side of receiver. CONDITION: Good to very good, all matching. No original finish remains with bbl being a smooth, dark brown patina with some moderate rust on bottom side. Receiver, lockplate, hammer and lever are a medium brown patina with fine pitting. Stock is sound with cartouche worn away and retains a dark brown, hand worn finish with light to moderate nicks, dings and scratches. Hammer is not solid in safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine, strong dark bore with heavy pitting. 4-32812 JR522 (3,000-5,000) 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.

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