LOT 4072 – BURNSIDE 5TH MODEL BREECH LOADING PERCUSSION CARBINE

Fall 2024 Premier Firearms & Militaria Auction

October 31st, November 1st, 2nd, & 3rd, 2024
This auction will feature an outstanding collection of items spanning multiple categories including Modern, Military, Sporting, & Antique firearms & militaria! Below is just a small grouping of select highlights from the massive offering to be featured in this upcoming sale!

LOT 4072 – BURNSIDE 5TH MODEL BREECH LOADING PERCUSSION CARBINE

01-25924
Cal. 54
S#. 8379

Bbl. 21″ round. Blade front w/ single leaf rear sight. Case colored action has guide screw on right side w/ saddle ring & bar on left side. Blued breech block tips down for loading. Band fastened forend & straight grip walnut stock w/ sling swivel & steel carbine buttplate. Approx. 43,000 sold to the U.S.,1863-65.

PROVENANCE: ex-collection of Paul Eseppi.

STATUS: ANTIQUE