UNUSUAL BURNSIDE BREECH-LOADING CARBINE SN 23.

UNUSUAL BURNSIDE BREECH-LOADING CARBINE SN 23. SN 23. Cal. 54. 21″ bbl marked “CAST STEEL 1861”. Sub-inspector “K” behind rear sight marked at breech “BURNSIDE PATENT MARCH 25, 1856” and SN “23” at breech & on breechblock. Lock marked “BRISTOL FIREARM CO.” Breech mechanism release beneath trigger is of the unhinged type. Wood stock and forend is normal in all respects & does not show any government inspector’s marks. Gun is in the 1st Model serial range, has 2nd Model barrel markings and a forend as seen on 3rd Model guns. CONDITION: Very Fine. Bbl is turning to plum brown color. Breech area & breechblock retain approx. 50% color case hardening, as does trigger strap. Lockplate hammer, butt plate, sling ring & bbl band showing a nice patina with no pitting evident. Mechanically fine. Bore is in fine condition, as is breechblock & nipple, revealing that gun is unfired & in nearly new condition. 4-35905 (2,500-3,500)

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
	2533	$4,600.00	UNUSUAL BURNSIDE BREECH-LOADING CARBINE SN 23. SN 23. Cal. 54. 21″ bbl marked “CAST STEEL 1861”. Sub-inspector “K” behind rear sight marked at breech “BURNSIDE PATENT MARCH 25, 1856” and SN “23” at breech & on breechblock. Lock marked “BRISTOL FIREARM CO.” Breech mechanism release beneath trigger is of the unhinged type. Wood stock and forend is normal in all respects & does not show any government inspector’s marks. Gun is in the 1st Model serial range, has 2nd Model barrel markings and a forend as seen on 3rd Model guns. CONDITION: Very Fine. Bbl is turning to plum brown color. Breech area & breechblock retain approx. 50% color case hardening, as does trigger strap. Lockplate hammer, butt plate, sling ring & bbl band showing a nice patina with no pitting evident. Mechanically fine. Bore is in fine condition, as is breechblock & nipple, revealing that gun is unfired & in nearly new condition. 4-35905 (2,500-3,500) 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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