Fine Modern & Antique Arms - March 2023 : Sale A0323 Lot 546
A .54 5TH MODEL BURNSIDE CAPPING BREECH LOADING CARBINE OF THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR, CIRCA 1864, serial no. 35056,

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A .54 5TH MODEL BURNSIDE CAPPING BREECH LOADING CARBINE OF THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR, CIRCA 1864, serial no. 35056,
21in. barrel with fitted leaf battle rear-sights to 500 yards, the breech top stamped 'BURNSIDE PATENT / MARCH 25TH 1856', breech block and action both stamped with the serial number 35,056, a saddle-bar and ring to the left-side of the action, back-action lock stamped in small letters 'BURNSIDE RIFLE CO. / PROVIDENCE R.I.', two piece iron mounted walnut stock, splinter fore-end with one spring retained band, crescent butt-plate, quite sharp overall, with good woodwork, barrel and action to a grey patina



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Estimate £700-900