(Confederate Adjutant General button)	The Civil War Relicman,  Harry Ridgeway
	Winchester, Virginia USA (changed hands 70 times in the Civil War!)
	I am a collector buying and selling authentic Civil War Relics

Weapons of the Civil War

All weapons listed on this webpage are strictly manufactured before 1898, and are considered unsafe for actual use.  These are antique collectible weapons of the Civil War (most are pre 1865, unless I state otherwise) and actual firing of these weapons is not recommended for any purpose whatsoever!  Because these are all "pre 1898" weapons, no licenses are required for ownership, but common sense and good judgment are real good things to have.  

W0775 Burnside carbine 5th model .54 cal
 

This weapon revolutionized breech loaders, as it was the first significant use with metal cartridges. The 5th model has a distinctive screw in the middle of the right block, the saddle riding bar is affixed by a screw in the rear, and apparently was numbered independently of the first four models. Marks on top of frame "BURNSIDE PATENT / MODEL OF 1864" Barrel is marked "CAST STEEL 1864" Lock marked "BURNSIDE RIFLE CO / PROVIDENCE, RI". Serial number normally appears three times, twice on the top of the breech and once inside (can be viewed by opening the breech). "6617" Inspector cartouche is found in the wood on the left side, additional marks "S" on the lock, "B" on the lever, "R" on the barrel. Single shot breechloader, percussion firing system, iron buttplate, single iron barrel band, saddle riding bar and ring on left side, strap hook on bottom of butt, two leaf sight.
Metal appearance pleasing with light rust, sight intact, bore needs cleaning, rifling definite, wood solid with a repair to the butt which can be improved, riding ring and bar intact, sling hook intact, cartouche present, mechanics fully functional, hammer needs to be tightened.
Barrel length 21 in.
Ref: Flayderman's 8th Edition pg. 507 Sold!

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