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

All  items listed are believed to be authentic to the Civil War or as otherwise described. 

W0908     Burnside carbine 4th model .54 cal.    


This weapon revolutionized breech loaders, as it was the first significant use with metal cartridges.  The block of the 4th model is plain with no screw, and the saddle riding bar on the left side is affixed in the front.
Marks on top of frame "BURNSIDE PATENT / MARCH 25, 1856" 
Barrel is marked "CAST STEEL 1862"  
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).  "8736"  
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 is dirty, rifling definite, wood solid with dings and scratches from use, riding ring and bar intact, sling hook intact, mechanics functional but are very stiff and need restoration.
Barrel length 21 in.  
Ref: Flayderman 9B-045         Sold!

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