BURNSIDE CARBINE SN #1.

BURNSIDE CARBINE SN #1. SN 1. Cal. 54. Not only is this serial number 1; this is among the nicest example of the popular 5th model Burnside carbine you will find. This gun exhibits bright blue finish, bright case colors on a raised grain stock. This gun conforms to other guns of this pattern with 21″ bbl and about 39″ overall. This gun was designed by the Civil War general Ambrose Burnside. The cartridge this carbine used was one of the most unique of the Civil War being an “ice cream cone” shaped brass casing though this was still a percussion arm. CONDITION: Very fine overall. Bbl retains 90% of its blue finish though much turning plum with scattered areas of scratching and light pitting. The frame, lock and hammer exhibit 60-70% muted case colors with balance being silver/gray. The breech lever, breech and backstrap exhibit 95% bright brilliant blue with scattered rust and numerous small scrapes and scratches on bottom of lever. Buttstock is sound and solid with scattered tiny scrapes, scratches, dings and dents. Forestock has one small 1/2″ chip with scattered dings and dents. Bore is bright and crisp and appears unfired. 4-46666 (10,000-15,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012

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
	2141	$10,350.00	BURNSIDE CARBINE SN #1. SN 1. Cal. 54. Not only is this serial number 1; this is among the nicest example of the popular 5th model Burnside carbine you will find. This gun exhibits bright blue finish, bright case colors on a raised grain stock. This gun conforms to other guns of this pattern with 21″ bbl and about 39″ overall. This gun was designed by the Civil War general Ambrose Burnside. The cartridge this carbine used was one of the most unique of the Civil War being an “ice cream cone” shaped brass casing though this was still a percussion arm. CONDITION: Very fine overall. Bbl retains 90% of its blue finish though much turning plum with scattered areas of scratching and light pitting. The frame, lock and hammer exhibit 60-70% muted case colors with balance being silver/gray. The breech lever, breech and backstrap exhibit 95% bright brilliant blue with scattered rust and numerous small scrapes and scratches on bottom of lever. Buttstock is sound and solid with scattered tiny scrapes, scratches, dings and dents. Forestock has one small 1/2″ chip with scattered dings and dents. Bore is bright and crisp and appears unfired. 4-46666 (10,000-15,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012 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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