1023 CIVIL WAR BURNSIDE SADDLE RING PERCUSSION SINGLE

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This item SOLD at 2022 Aug 30 @ 10:19UTC-04:00 : AST/EDT
Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 200.00 USD
Estimated at 400.00 - 600.00 USD

SHOT CALVARY CARBINE. Cal. 54. Ser. #16014 . Numbers match on receiver, breech block & opening lever. Bbl. 21" rnd. These percussion carbines were made for a unique cartridge which tapers toward the rear & loads into the front end of the breech block. Receiver is marked on top "BURNSIDE PATENT MARCH 25, 1856". Lockplate is marked 'BURNSIDE RIFLE CO. PROVIDENCE RI". Bbl. is marked over chamber "S". Bbl. is additionally marked between sight & band "CAST STEEL" & "1862". Open flip type rear sight. Inverted V type front sight. Breech block is hinged. Walnut stock set. Buttstock equipped w/ swing swivel. Left side of receiver has saddle bar w/ ring. CONDITION: stock set has very heavy wear, notable cracking & missing chips throughout. Comb has notched appearance. Metal has turned overall gray & patina w/ oxidation, pitting, dents & scratches. Screws show extensive screwdriver damage. Rear section of breech block containing nipple is not present. Hammer retaining screw is broken & hammer is notably loose on tumbler. Lock does not function. Rear sight leaf is damaged. Bore has strong rifling but extensively oxidized appearance w/ fine pitting throughout. (01-21414/RW) ANTIQUE. $400-600.