November 5th & 6th 2016 Premier Firearms Sale
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/5/2016
Rifled barrel; illegible barrel markings on top, near breech. Percussion breech loading system; top marked “BURNSIDE’S PATENT/MARCH 25TH, 1856” and serial number "2925" is stamped at breech and on block. Back action lockplate marked “BURNSIDE RIFLE CO./PROVIDENCE=R.I.” and stamped “G.P. FOSTER PAT/APRIL 10TH, 1860” on lever release. Steel furniture, ring bar and ring are missing. Two-piece walnut stock and forend. Good, as found condition. Uncleaned, all steel components retain a heavy brown patina with scattered pitting and some marks from use. Rear sight frozen, front sight missing, and barrel markings are beneath patina. Stock good, scattered marks from use, dings, and dents from use.