Burnside 5th Model Carbine

Description:

Burnside 5th Model Carbine, c. 1863-65, serial number 7608, walnut stock and forend, steel fittings, marked on the top of the receiver "BURNSIDE PATENT:/MARCH 25TH 1856.," barrel lg. 21, overall lg. 39 1/2 in.
Estimate $700-900

Some dings and nicks in the stock with a small chunk missing just under the cock as well as on the left side near the top of the receiver/tang, and the action functions properly.


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