48. Burnside Carbine 5th Model – Quality Carbine &
Very Low Production Number. Popular Civil War high quality carbine, marked with very
low production number “453” on the breechblock and receiver. Top of Frame marked
BURNSIDE PATENT/ MODEL OF 1864. Marked on the lockplate, BURNSIDE RIFLE CO/
PROVIDENCE RI. Top of barrel marked CAST STEEL. Finish is a plum brown. Walnut
stock has two original cartouches on left side indicating government inspection.
Various minor blemishes on stock. Various inspectors’ markings present
throughout the carbine. Mechanically sound. Bore bright and good rifling.
DISCLAIMER: Sold as a
collector’s item/ antique firearm only, and all liability in regard to safety are
solely the responsibility of the purchaser. Any local or state regulations
regarding owning antique firearms are the responsibility of the purchaser. NOT
sold as safe for firing. As the seller, no responsibility is accepted as to the
firing/shooting safety or reliability of this antique firearm. By purchasing this item you are acknowledging these facts, warnings, and assume full responsibility for your personal actions with regard to them.
Price: $2,200 + $25 shipping/handling
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