BURNSIDE 1ST MODEL BREECH-LOADING CARBINE.

BURNSIDE 1ST MODEL BREECH-LOADING CARBINE. SN 210. Cal. 54. 22″ unmarked bbl with fixed rear sight. Breech is marked “BURNSIDE PATENT MARCH 25, 1856” and SN “210” on breech & breechblock. Lock is unmarked, having breech release & cam lever device in place of lever release latch (as seen on 2nd – 5th Model Burnsides). Butt stock is normal configuration with brass butt plate (this model lacks forestock); hole in butt stock retains circular spring-loaded cover. No evidence of government inspector marks on left side of butt stock. CONDITION: Bbl has turned brown, with no evidence of pitting. Breechblock has been cleaned & shows some nicks & dings. Breech lever has had brazed repair & rear screw replaced; sling ring bar may be replaced as well, but very well done. Wood is in very good condition, having normal nicks & dings from use; has 2″ stress fracture at back of bbl tang. Nice example of a 1st Model Burnside carbine & would be a great addition to an advanced pre-Civil War or Burnside collection. 4-35899 PAS71 (6,000-10,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008

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
	2532	$14,087.50	BURNSIDE 1ST MODEL BREECH-LOADING CARBINE. SN 210. Cal. 54. 22″ unmarked bbl with fixed rear sight. Breech is marked “BURNSIDE PATENT MARCH 25, 1856” and SN “210” on breech & breechblock. Lock is unmarked, having breech release & cam lever device in place of lever release latch (as seen on 2nd – 5th Model Burnsides). Butt stock is normal configuration with brass butt plate (this model lacks forestock); hole in butt stock retains circular spring-loaded cover. No evidence of government inspector marks on left side of butt stock. CONDITION: Bbl has turned brown, with no evidence of pitting. Breechblock has been cleaned & shows some nicks & dings. Breech lever has had brazed repair & rear screw replaced; sling ring bar may be replaced as well, but very well done. Wood is in very good condition, having normal nicks & dings from use; has 2″ stress fracture at back of bbl tang. Nice example of a 1st Model Burnside carbine & would be a great addition to an advanced pre-Civil War or Burnside collection. 4-35899 PAS71 (6,000-10,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008 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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