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LOT 3157
Excellent Civil War Burnside Fifth Model Breech Loading
Percussion Saddle Ring Carbine - Serial no. 17978, 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, single letter inspection marks on various
components, boxed script “EPR” and “RKW” inspection cartouches stamped on the left stock wrist, and “N.S.P.” inspection initials ahead of the buttplate tang.
CONDITION: Excellent, retains 98% original blue finish on the barrel with very light muzzle wear, some areas turning to a smooth brown, and some very light surface freckling, 90%
plus bright original niter blue finish on the breech block, lever and tangs with some light freckling and flaking on the tangs, and 90% original case colors on the frame, hammer, lock, lever latch and buttplate. Wood is also excellent with attractive original raised grain and rich oil finish, defined edges, a few scattered small dings, and mostly crisp cartouches.
Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 7,000 - 8,500
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LOT 3158
Excellent U.S. Civil War Gwyn & Campbell Type II Breech Loading Percussion Saddle Ring Carbine -
Serial no. 2382, 52 cal., 20 inch part octagon bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut
stock. These carbines were manufactured by Edward Gwyn and Abner C. Campbell in Ohio
and are essentially updated versions of their prior Cosmopolitan carbines. They were
issued in fairly large numbers to Union cavalry units operating in the Western Theater, including
the 8th Iowa Cavalry, which received 2,007 Gwyn & Campbells in total and was mustered into service
in Davenport, Iowa, just across the river from Rock Island Auction Company. This example has the standard Type II markings and features. Equipped with a ladder rear sight graduated to 600 yards with a 700 yard notch, boxed script “WHR”
inspection cartouche stamped on the left of the stock wrist and “R.K.W” inspection initials stamped ahead of the buttplate.
CONDITION: Excellent, retains 95% original blue finish on the barrel with some areas of scattered light freckling. 80% plus original niter blue finish remains on
the breech block and upper tang, with 60% original niter blue finish remaining on the buttplate and smooth brown patina on the balance. 95% vivid original case colors remain on the frame, lock, hammer and lever. Stock is also excellent with defined edges, some light scratches and handling marks, and crisp stampings.
Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 4,500 - 7,000