The breechblock and frame are matching numbered one-to-another, the forearm will not be removed due to the extremely fine condition of the arm, we are certain the barrel is matching numbered. The nipple retains all its original blue and the underside of the hammer is immaculate, this arm is either unfired or was cleaned immediately after use. The straight grip walnut buttstock and forend rate excellent showing only some minor dings along the toeline and a crisp left-side cartouche. Only the sling ring and bar have toned to a silvery pewter. The buttplate is a mottled smoky color case-hardened patina with some generous colors beneath what is likely a coating of hardened oil and nearly all the screws show some lovely pale fire temper blue. The lever, link and lower tang retain 98% plus original vivid fire temper blue. The frame, lockplate and lever catch retain 99% plus original vivid color case-hardening with a few spots of light hardened oil here and there. The barrel retains 98-99% deep original brown, the loss being a few very minor handling marks here and there with the band retaining excellent mottled color case-hardening, its spring with nearly all its factory blue. 54 cal, 21" barrel with a bright, mint, unfired bore. "a gun without hammers is like a Spaniel without ears" King George VĠ registered and 4 anonymous users are browsing this forum.Low Estimate: 4,000 High Estimate: 6,000 serial #17620. I've always been intrigued with the Burnside rifles. The Bill of Rights- Void were prohibited by lawĬool rifle, Colin. My Contact information can be found at the link. This would be a great piece for restoration or a re-enactor or just for a nice hunting rifle.įor more pictures please click on this link: Īny Questions please email or call. It is completely mechanically functional.
And as can be seen from the bore picture the chamber seat and the crown are both in good shape.
The bore is in good shape with definitive lands and grooves but does have some frosting and some light pitting but it still shoot well. The metal work is as appears with a well aged patina and nearly none of the original color case hardening showing. The stock is dark but the original stamping can still be seen, there are several chips and dents in the stock. I tried to get pictures that accurately represent the condition. I also have 44 rounds of Reproduction Brass for it and it has a new Stainless Steel Nipple(I have the original nipple also).Īs can be seen in the pictures it has matching serial numbers. This is an original 1864 Burnside Carbine rifle.
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