Burnside Carbine 5th Mod. Civil War
Burnside Carbine, 5th Model, designated by US War Department as Model of 1864 and so marked on top of frame. The serial number of 2547 suggest manufacturing date for government issue in 1863. This is a breech loading, lever operated carbine in .54 caliber. There are two cartouches in ovals on left side of stock and "W" and "H" inspector mark on frame and lever and breech block. Saddle ring on left frame and sling swivel on butt stock, a two position rear site is fitted to 21" round bbl. The bore is excellent as are the markings, however, all of the metal has been polished bright. The stocks are dark walnut and in very good condition with normal dings and marks that would be associated with use by a Civil War Cavalry Unit. This gun was made in Providence, RI and the side plate is so marked. With a nice bluing this Civil War historical arm would rate as fine to excellent.
