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LOT 3222
Very Fine Civil War Burnside Fifth Model Breech Loading Percussion
Saddle Ring Carbine - Serial no. 19255, 54 cal., 21 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish,
walnut stock. These “Fifth Model” Burnside carbines
represent the completion of the evolution of General
Ambrose Burnside’s ingenious carbine design. The outbreak of the Civil War led
to the purchase of over 50,000 Burnside carbines. They were the third most purchased
breech loading carbine during the war, after only the Sharps and the Spencer. This example has
the matching serial number on the frame and breech block, boxed script “EPR” and “RKW” inspection cartouches stamped on the left stock wrist, and “N.S.P.” inspection initials under the forend and ahead of the buttplate tang.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 60% original blue finish on the barrel with scattered moderate freckling, areas thinning to a smooth brown patina, 85% vibrant original case colors concentrated on the frame, hammer, lever latch, and buttplate with a few areas of light freckling,
60% case colors on the lock with a few patches of moderate surface corrosion, 75% plus bright original nitre blue finish concentrated mostly on the breech block and lever, with brown patina and light to moderate freckling on the balance. Wood is also very fine with attractive original raised grain and rich oil finish, scattered dents and scratches, mostly clear cartouches, and defined edges. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000
LOT 3223
Fine Civil War Starr Arms Breech Loading Percussion Saddle Ring Carbine - Serial no. 499, 54 cal., 21 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Starr Arms Co. manufactured approximately 20,601 of these carbines during the Civil War. Features standard blade front and two-leaf rear sights, and a sling ring mounted on the left of the receiver. “499” marked on the
plus strong case colors in protected areas and on the lower tang, with scattered areas of light freckling, and sharp markings and edges in the metal. The brass barrel band is bright, and the brass buttplate exhibits an attractive golden patina. Wood is also fine with defined edges, some scattered dents, a few hairline cracks on either side ahead of the buttplate, and a reglued cracked section at the toe. Mechanically fine, the lever latch occasionally sticks.
Estimate: 5,500 - 7,000
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left of the breech block, underneath the barrel, and rear surface of the forend. No U.S. inspection markings present on this example.
barrel, with the casehardened frame turned mostly to a smooth gray patina, 30%
CONDITION: Fine, retains 95% original blue finish on the