CIVIL WAR 5TH MODEL BURNSIDE CARBINE

SERIAL NUMBER: 27583 on top of frame and 38850 On breech block. , BARREL: 21", CALIBER: .54, MFG: 1863-1865 This is the last version of this popular Civil War Carbine. Features include a post front sight, leaf folding rear sight, saddle ring and bar on left side, and 2 piece walnut stocks with sling swivel on butt. CONDITION: Very Good original. Complete except for barrel band that is missing. Metal is mostly smooth with a gray patina and scattered light pitting. Lock action is crisp. The stocks have wear and impressions. There is a trace of the cartouche on the left flat. Lock, frame and barrel legends are visible. There are letter inspectors' marks on various parts. The bore has good rifling with frosting. ANTIQUE