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Lot 235
Rare Early Civil War Era Second Model Burnside 54 Cal. Percussion Carbine
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500
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Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
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| $0 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,500 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $25,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Serial: 1416
Manufacturer: Burnside Rifle Co. (c. 1862; dtaed on barrel)
Model: Second Model Burnside Carbine (1 of approx. 2,000)
Caliber: 54 cal.
Barrel Length: 21 in.
OAL: 39.5 in.
Condition: Good-antique; wood stock has moderate wear & patina commensurate w/ age; barrel & receiver have mostly gray patina w/ scattered light pitting; bore retains somebrightness, but has scattered pitting; strong rifling remains; mechanically very good
Includes: saddle ring bar; matching serial number parts
Marked: barrelmarked "CAST-STEEL. 1862"; top of receiver marked "BURNSIDE'S PATENT, / MARCH 25TH, 1856. / 1416"; lockplate marked "BURNSIDE RIFLE Co. / PROVIDENCE=R.I."; trigger guard latch marked "G.P. FOSTER PAT. / APRIL 10TH 1860"
Provenance: From the house of an Austin, Texas collector
No FFL NICS Check Required: Antique
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