CIVIL WAR BURNSIDE CARBINE.

CIVIL WAR BURNSIDE CARBINE. SN 29878. Cal. 54. This popular Civil War carbine was invented by Ambrose Burnside, a well known Civil War general. This gun shot a patented cone-shaped copper cartridge with a hole in the base as this gun was still percussion. Lockplate is marked “BURNSIDE RIFLE CO/PROVIDENCE RI”. Top of flat of receiver is marked “BURNSIDE PATENT/MARCH 25 1856”. Bbl is marked “CAST STEEL 1864”. The gun appears all original and authentic and matching in every regard. Small inspector letters occur on most metal parts and two cartouches are clearly visible on buttstock opposite lock. CONDITION: Gun is gray overall. Bore is fine with crisp rifling. Metal parts have numerous small scratches, scattered rust, staining and pitting. Forestock and buttstock are sound with scattered nicks and dings. 4-39511 JS28 (1,500-2,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010

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
	2444	$885.00	CIVIL WAR BURNSIDE CARBINE. SN 29878. Cal. 54. This popular Civil War carbine was invented by Ambrose Burnside, a well known Civil War general. This gun shot a patented cone-shaped copper cartridge with a hole in the base as this gun was still percussion. Lockplate is marked “BURNSIDE RIFLE CO/PROVIDENCE RI”. Top of flat of receiver is marked “BURNSIDE PATENT/MARCH 25 1856”. Bbl is marked “CAST STEEL 1864”. The gun appears all original and authentic and matching in every regard. Small inspector letters occur on most metal parts and two cartouches are clearly visible on buttstock opposite lock. CONDITION: Gun is gray overall. Bore is fine with crisp rifling. Metal parts have numerous small scratches, scattered rust, staining and pitting. Forestock and buttstock are sound with scattered nicks and dings. 4-39511 JS28 (1,500-2,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010 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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