WARD BURTON CARBINE.

WARD BURTON CARBINE. SN NSN. Cal. 50. 22-1/2″ long bbl. Having an excellent bore,marked on top of receiver, “WARD BURTON PATENT DECEMBER 20TH, 1859.FEBRUARY 21ST 1871”. Marked on left side of receiver behind a large spread winged eagle “US/SPRINGFIELD 1871//”. Butt plate is stamped “US” and the orig stock including side mounted sling bar and ring show no markings which is normal. CONDITION: Metal is fine with some minor staining at breech. Balance of metal is in fine condition w/no pitting present. Wood finish is generally excellent having minor scratches and handling marks not affecting the overall condition. This Ward Burton carbine is an extremely rare example of an experimental US Military arm of which only 316 were made and is in fine condition. 4-33810 PAS73 (2,000-4,000)

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
	2539	$5,175.00	WARD BURTON CARBINE. SN NSN. Cal. 50. 22-1/2″ long bbl. Having an excellent bore,marked on top of receiver, “WARD BURTON PATENT DECEMBER 20TH, 1859.FEBRUARY 21ST 1871”. Marked on left side of receiver behind a large spread winged eagle “US/SPRINGFIELD 1871//”. Butt plate is stamped “US” and the orig stock including side mounted sling bar and ring show no markings which is normal. CONDITION: Metal is fine with some minor staining at breech. Balance of metal is in fine condition w/no pitting present. Wood finish is generally excellent having minor scratches and handling marks not affecting the overall condition. This Ward Burton carbine is an extremely rare example of an experimental US Military arm of which only 316 were made and is in fine condition. 4-33810 PAS73 (2,000-4,000) 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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