December 10-13, 2024 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/12/2024
This is a late war 5th model, single shot saddle ring carbine that features a case color receiver, matching numbers, rust blue round barrel, single shot, dove tail front sight, two leaf folding rear sight, with walnut stock and matching forearm, metal butt plate, rear swivel. Barrel has the 1864 date with Burnside legend on top at breech and side plate, saddle ring with bar and one barrel band. Walnut stock has a strong cartouche stamp on left side. CONDITION: Very good. There are flashes of color on hammer but entire receiver is basically patterned out. Barrel is soft patina with scattered age freckling. Stocks are excellent with usual bumps and bruises. Bore is bright with very minor abrasion.
Manufacturer
Burnside rifle Co.