A Burnside Carbine
dating: Third quarter of the 19th Century provenance: USA, Round, rifled, cal. 54 barrel, with fore-sight and foldaway rear sight. Falling block frame for breech loading, with opening lever at the trigger-guard. Saddle ring on the left side. Remains of marking and 'MODEL OF 1864' at the back and serial number. Percussion primer. In working order. Some recent pitting, remains of old finishing. Wooden, smooth butt and fore-end. Iron mounts. length 99,5 cm.
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dating: Third quarter of the 19th Century provenance: USA, Round, rifled, cal. 54 barrel, with fore-sight and foldaway rear sight. Falling block frame for breech loading, with opening lever at the trigger-guard. Saddle ring on the left side. Remains of marking and 'MODEL OF 1864' at the back and serial number. Percussion primer. In working order. Some recent pitting, remains of old finishing. Wooden, smooth butt and fore-end. Iron mounts. length 99,5 cm.
