December 14-17, 2021 Collectible Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/14/2021
5th Model Burnside Single Shot American Civil War-era percussion carbine with 21" round barrel in .54 caliber with folding 2-leaf carbine rear sight, and blade front. 2-piece walnut stock and forearm complete with single barrel band, staple with saddle ring, sling swivel, and military-style buttplate. Martial sub-inspector marked on major parts with left wrist of stock bearing "EPR" and "RKW" cartouches in rectangular ovals. CONDITION: Excellent for its age, with a vast majority of the original bluing remaining on barrel with light freckling and patina beginning to mix in with scattered handling marks throughout. Lever assembly retains nearly all of its original bright blue finish. Frame retains bright case colors with freckling throughout. Stock and forearm have darkened over time with markings sharp and minor handling marks throughout. Action is tight and crisp. Bore is frosted with moderate abrasion throughout from use with corrosive black powder and crisp rifling. TON