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Fine Antique Arms and Militaria from around the world

Thursday 12 December 2024 e Friday 13 December 2024, 02:00 PM • Sarzana

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A Burnside Carbine - Fifth Model, 1863 - 1865

Estimate

€ 500 - 800

Sold

€ 1.500

The price includes buyer's premium

Information

USA
length 99,4 cm.
Round, rifled, 54 cal. barrel with rear sight, featuring remains of the mark "CAST STEEL" and "R" at the breech. Clean bore with some pitting, visible rifling. Frame with falling block and tilting bolt. Percussion breech-loading system. Lock with plate marked "BURNSIDE RIFLE Co./PROVEDENCE=R.I.". The back marked with "BURNSIDE PATENT MODEL OF 1864". Serial number "69xx" matching on bolt block and frame. Remains of "R" marks on the lever. Walnut butt and fore-end, the former with remains of military inspection stamps. Sling swivel on the left side.